Welder/Fabricator (4-Day Work Week)

Welder/Fabricator

Carrier Process Equipment Group (CPEG) offers customers a comprehensive line of large industrial processing equipment for a wide variety of industries. By combining engineering expertise including high tolerance fabrication and assembly, we design and manufacture custom bulk processing equipment solutions.

We are looking for full-time Welders/Fabricators at our Tonawanda, NY location. In this role, you will play a crucial part in transforming raw materials into finished goods, using your skills in heavy industrial welding and fabrication to meet and exceed project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications to determine welding requirements.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in compliance with safety standards.
• Fabricate and assemble metal structures and components according to project specifications.
• Primary welding processes performed MIG, TIG, Flux Core, RMD.
• Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment and tools to ensure proper functioning.
• Inspect welded surfaces and structures to identify and repair defects.
• Cut and shape metal materials using various cutting tools such as plasma cutters and oxy-fuel torches.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to resolve fabrication issues.
• Maintain accurate records of materials used and time spent on each project.
• Ensure work is completed on time and meets quality standards.
• Adhere to company and industry safety regulations during all welding and fabrication activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in welding (e.g., AWS Certified Welder).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in large industrial welding and fabrication.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols.
• Strong knowledge of metal properties and best welding practices.
• Experience with operating hand and power tools relevant to welding.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as calipers, tape measures, and micrometers.
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Physical stamina and the ability to work in various positions and environments.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and materials as required.

Competitive Benefits

• Generous paid time off as well as 80 hours of holiday pay each year.
• Ability to Become an Employee Owner. We offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) because it's a powerful, company-funded retirement plan at no cost to you.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. We provide a company contribution with Health Savings Account (HSA) participation.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability coverage; Voluntary coverages such as additional life insurance, accident insurance and more.
• Employee Assistance Program. Our EAP offers free, confidential support including legal and financial consultations, counseling services, estate planning, travel assistance, and work-life resources such as childcare, eldercare, and health advocacy.
• Employee Referral Program bonus, Educational Assistance, Career Advancement - CPEG is 100% employee-owned and led by a dynamic executive team of talented individuals who have risen through the management structure.
• Option to contribute to a 401k plan.
• Cash Balance Pension Plan. We contribute to this retirement savings on your behalfno employee contribution required. Combined with a guaranteed 4% rate of return, this means you receive a consistent and valuable retirement benefit every year.

CPEG is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to actual or perceived: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, religion (including wearing attire, clothing or facial hair in accordance with the tenets of religion), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and transgender status), gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria and being a certified medical marijuana patient), genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18 and over), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, certain arrest or conviction records, domestic violence victim status and any other status protected by law.

*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position's qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.