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Overview

We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our manufacturing team, performing stainless steel fabrication and welding operations on light-gauge stainless steel components. The ideal candidate will have experience with MIG and TIG welding, blueprint interpretation, sanitary welds, and precision fabrication in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG and TIG welding on thin-gauge stainless steel sheet metal components.
  • Interpret and follow mechanical blueprints, weld symbols, shop drawings, work instructions, and production routings.
  • Produce clean, high-quality sanitary welds that meet USDA requirements.
  • Set up and operate welding equipment, fabrication machinery, and finishing equipment.
  • Perform weld finishing operations including grinding, blending, polishing, and surface preparation using hand tools.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure components meet required specifications, tolerances, and quality standards.
  • Utilize fixtures and measuring tools to maintain accuracy during fabrication.
  • Operate material handling equipment including overhead cranes and forklifts as required.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area while following established housekeeping standards.
  • Follow all safety policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work collaboratively with team members and communicate effectively to meet production goals.
  • Support multiple weld areas and cross-training opportunities based on business needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required; equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of 2 years of welding or fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and weld symbols.
  • Experience performing MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions while meeting production standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality workmanship.
  • Ability to work safely in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

  • Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future.
  • The estimated annual salary range for this role is $20.00 - 26.00 (hourly).
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How this job compares in Kingston, NY

Pay in context

At roughly $23/hr, this posting comes in about 30% below the $33/hr median for welding jobs across New York, where the middle half runs $28–$41/hr across 101 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 10% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Kingston, NY

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Kingston, NY, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 152 other active welding openings from 95 employers. Browse welding jobs across New York.

The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (22), Metropolitan Transportation Authority (10), and Con Edison (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New York, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are New York at $41/hr, Brooklyn at $38/hr, and Bronx at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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