Welder
Derrick Corp
Job Description
Job Description
Job Description:
Derrick Corporation is seeking Welders to join our team! You will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and repairing metal components with precision. You’ll read blueprints, operate welding equipment (MIG/TIG/Stick), and ensure top‑quality, safe results on every project. Technical skill, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety are a must. Welding certification is preferred.
At Derrick Corporation, our journey began over seven decades ago when H. William Derrick Jr. laid the foundation in 1951 in Buffalo, NY for a legacy that now stretches across the globe. Today, we proudly stand as a third-generation, family-owned and operated organization with over 600 associates worldwide. This year, 2026 marks our 75th year in operation, which speaks to our enduring legacy and global presence.
Responsibilities:
- Measure, cut, and shape metal components using hand tools, plasma cutters, or metal-cutting machines
- Interpret blueprints & CAD drawings to determine project requirements
- Familiarity working with multiple filler metals and shielding gas
- Perform welding operations, primarily GMAW and FCAW with occasional GTAW and SMAW to join metal parts
- Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment safely and efficiently
- Inspect and test welds to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards
- Apply knowledge of metallurgy and material properties to select appropriate welding methods
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Vocational/technical welding training preferred
- Ability to pass WQTR (Welder Qualification Test Record) test specific to various Derrick welding procedures
- Understanding of basic welding processes: GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW
- Mechanical aptitude to utilize hand and power tools
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on your own
- Ability to work in various roles and environments, sometimes under challenging conditions
- Knowledge of safety protocols and relevant building codes
- Teamwork skills
- Positive attitude
- Driver’s License highly preferred
Derrick Corporation has a standard work week of 47.5 hours
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