Welder

Description



Job Title: Arc Welder Location: Plattsburgh, NY Employment Type: 12-month contract, possibility of conversion to permanent hire afterwards Industry: Transportation Compensation: $27.00 per hour (with some flexibility) plus any overtime

About the Opportunity: Put your stainless-steel skills to work on the trains that move people. Acara is looking for experienced welders who know MIG and TIG inside and out and can pick up a blueprint and weld procedure and run with it. You'll do precision structural welding on rail vehicles, work directly with Engineering and Quality, and help shape how new processes get built.

What You'll Do:

• Perform structural welding on rail vehicles, with a focus on stainless steel, using GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG)
• Read and work from blueprints, weld symbols, and welding procedure specifications (WPS), following the correct weld sequence
• Set up jigs and fixtures, and set up, verify, and adjust your welding equipment
• Operate resistance spot welders
• Inspect arc and spot welds against acceptance criteria and take dimensional measurements to confirm they meet spec
• Use grinding, cutting, burning, and other hand and power tools safely
• Work with Supervision, Engineering, and Quality when design or material changes come up
• Help troubleshoot products and develop new processes
• Use digital tools as part of your daily work
• Keep a clean, safe work area and follow our customer's Zero Deviation Procedures and EHS guidelines

Why You'll Love Working Here: *Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability *Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries *People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work *Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

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Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED, 2-year vocational degree, or welding certificate
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on stainless steel welding experience

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong proficiency in both MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW)
• Fluent blueprint reading, including weld symbols and weld procedures
• Solid knowledge of material properties and mechanical principles
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow order of operations precisely
• Good hand/eye coordination and the ability to pass a visual acuity test and welder qualification tests

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.


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