Welder II

Job Title

The Fulton Companies is a private multi-national group of companies headquartered in beautiful Pulaski, NY, USA. Our founder, Lewis Palm, was a pioneer in the engineering of steam boilers and associated equipment for the laundry and dry-cleaning markets, he invented the first Vertical Tubeless Boiler in 1949. With our expansion of products and knowledge throughout the years, we are well known in many applications of your daily life including but not limited to, food processing, pharmaceutical, education, gas processing, laundry, dry cleaning, healthcare, and government/military.

Fulton researches, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services complex thermal fluid, steam, and hydronic equipment along with engineered systems for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. We strive for energy efficiencies, global impact, and environmental responsibility. Fulton has served as an industry leader of emerging heat transfer technologies for more than 75 years!

Our culture thrives on the HEART values of the company and puts pride in our people. We encourage continued training and learning to grow you and your career with Fulton.

HEART:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Effective and Results Oriented
• Always Customer Focused
• Respectful and Considerate
• Team Player

Benefits: At Fulton we value our employees and therefore offer competitive compensation, onsite fitness club, retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary life insurance, employee assistance program, vacation time, paid holidays, profit share bonus.

Fulton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Fulton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Overall Responsibility

With minimum supervision performs both non pressure and pressure retaining welds on standard ASME vessels and piping on a routine basis.

Accountabilities

• Performs MIG, TIG, and flux-core welds on pressure-retaining components including boiler shells, steam drums, headers, tube-to-tubes sheet joints, and pressure vessel shells with minimal supervision
• Holds active Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) under ASME Section IX covering required processes, positions, and base/filler metal groupings for Section I, IV, and VIII work
• Reads and interprets fabrication drawings, ASME weld symbols, WPS documents, and shop travelers specific to power boiler and heating boiler assemblies
• Performs fit-up and tacking of boiler pressure in compliance with ASME dimensional tolerances
• Monitors and verifies preheat and inter-pass temperatures using temperature-indicating crayons or contact thermometers prior to and during welding on code parts
• Identifies and corrects weld discontinuities including porosity, lack of fusion, undercut, cracks, etc. prior to NDE examination hold points
• Supports preparation for Authorized Inspector (AI) hold points including joint fit-up verification, WPS posting, and documentation readiness
• Maintains complete and accurate weld traceability records including base metal heat numbers, filler metal lot numbers, WPS references, and welder stamp identification
• Assists in hydrostatic pressure test preparation including final weld joint verification and temporary connection installation
• Mentors Welder I personnel on structural welding techniques, shop safety practices, and quality awareness

Qualifications (Education, Certifications and Required Experience)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical Trade School (preferred)
• 1+ years' experience

Demonstrated Critical Competencies

• Initiative - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
• Personal Credibility - Be reliable and trustworthy.
• Results Oriented - The ability to focus on a desired result
• Thoroughness - Ensuring work and information is complete and accurate
• Accountability – Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy Work – Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently, using hoist and crane.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Bending/Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Full motion of the body, lower extremities and back muscles.
• Respirator - Must be able to use a respirator (when needed) and may be exposed to dust and fumes.