Welder/Fabricator

Welder Position

Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. is the most trusted name in the lifting world. It has the deep expertise, services, and support to solve both routine and complex lifting challenges. We have the above and below-the-hook inventory customers need when they need it. And we have a culture of service and support that puts customer satisfaction first.

Job Purpose: We are seeking a well-versed, hard-working welder for our Albany, NY branch. Appropriate pay based on your experience- we are willing to pay for your talent. Come join the team!

Job Duties:

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating lifting devices varying from small to very large assemblies
• Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material to required specifications
• Set up and operate machines such as drill presses, torches, burn table, iron worker, automated saw, and other various machines used in metal fabrication
• Grinding and prepping of parts for fit up
• Welding of fit up assemblies using MIG welding (GMAW)
• Produce a finished product that meets visual inspection, NTD inspection, and customer expectations by maintaining quality procedures
• Inspect assemblies and installation of material for conformance to specifications
• Layout workload and efficiently work through the day to ensure jobs stay on schedule
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective and courteous manner with customers, coworkers, clients, and supervisors
• Position is located in a shop environment- this position will require the ability to adapt to different types of weather while performing physically-taxing tasks

Job Requirements:

• Welder/fabricating experience required (at least 2 years)
• Must possess the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must demonstrate welding ability and pass in house weld test.
• Reading & writing skills- including ability to read a tape measure, blueprints, drawings, and more.
• Good analytical, conceptual and planning skills.
• Mathematical aptitude up to adding and subtracting fractions and basic multiplication.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines without constant supervision, but must also be able to work effectively with a team.
• Must work highly effectively in the safest manner possible.
• Ability to stand and work in various positions for extended periods of time.
• Must maintain and keep clean equipment and welding environment.
• MIG Welding (at least 3 years preferred).
• Perform other functions as required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, and background check.

We offer- weekly pay, first-day benefits, equity credits, PTO, and more!

Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.