Welder

Welder (MIG/TIG) – 1st Shift | Metal Fabrication | Ayer, MA

Sealed Air is hiring an experienced MIG/TIG Welder for our equipment manufacturing facility in Ayer, Massachusetts. If you are a skilled welder with experience in metal fabrication, blueprint reading, stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel welding, we invite you to join a team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for dependable, detail-oriented professionals looking to grow their manufacturing career with a global industry leader offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

As a Welder, you will:

• Perform MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components.
• Read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and welding specifications.
• Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, fitting, and preheating metal prior to welding.
• Inspect welded assemblies using measuring tools, templates, straightedges, and gauges to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Operate thermal cutting equipment including plasma cutters and oxy-fuel/flame cutting torches.
• Select appropriate welding rods, filler metals, torches, and cutting tips based on material type and thickness.
• Fabricate, repair, and assemble metal components according to production requirements.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality control, and production efficiency.
• Follow all OSHA safety standards, company safety procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Perform additional manufacturing and fabrication duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of MIG and TIG welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Minimum 2 years of metal fabrication experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and fabrication specifications.
• Experience working with steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Knowledge of welding equipment, fabrication tools, machinery, and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to identify different metal types and apply proper welding techniques.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments including calipers, tape measures, squares, and gauges.
• Understanding of proper heat settings, weld penetration, and distortion control.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds safely.
• Strong communication skills in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Reliable transportation.
• Self-motivated with excellent attendance and a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• AWS Certified Welder (CW) certification.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, 5S, or Continuous Improvement.
• Previous experience in equipment manufacturing or industrial production.
• Knowledge of welding inspection standards and quality assurance processes.

Skills & Keywords

• MIG Welding (GMAW)
• TIG Welding (GTAW)
• Metal Fabrication
• Blueprint Reading
• Manufacturing
• Industrial Welding
• Stainless Steel Welding
• Aluminum Welding
• Carbon Steel
• Plasma Cutting
• Oxy-Fuel Cutting
• Fabrication
• Mechanical Assembly
• Welding Inspection
• Precision Measuring Tools
• Quality Control
• OSHA Safety
• Lean Manufacturing
• Lean Six Sigma
• Preventive Maintenance
• Continuous Improvement
• Production Manufacturing
• Equipment Manufacturing