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Job Title: Welder/Fabricator

Pay: Starting at $25

Job type: Full-time

Shift: Typically 7:00am-3:30pm, but it varies (possible overtime, nights, weekends)

ISB is the leading specialist in boilers and industrial services in the Northeast. We are dedicated to our hard-working team members and our loyal customers, which is why we will always treat both like family. We deliver exceptional, dedicated, expert service because we love what we do. 

The Welder serves in a dual role as a welder and laborer. They report to the Steel Fabrication Supervisor. The role involves using a variety of welding tools and equipment to cut and join metals and other materials together. Using specialized equipment, they put together mechanical structures and parts with the utmost precision. Additionally, as a laborer the individual will serve as a support in all other shop and customer site functions as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and drawings
• Take measurements
• Plan layouts and procedures
• Determine what welding equipment and methods to use based on requirements
• Set-up components to specifications
• Prepare and align parts for welding; join components, repair holes, and cut through materials using specialized welding equipment
• Repair machinery; inspect surfaces and structures; and maintain equipment
• Possess strong knowledge of welding and metal properties
• Maintain all safety standards
• Travel to customer location which may require overnight stays
• Performs various physical duties as assigned
• Moves, secures, installs, builds, loads, or unloads materials
• Performs some specialized tasks which may require on-the job training
• Effectively using heavy and light equipment, depending on the jobsite/assignment
• Moves items from place to place, according to direction from the site supervisor
• Moving tools, equipment, or other material as directed in plans or by supervisor
• Report on activity to supervisor
• Perform any other duties as requested by supervisor
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Skills: 

• Ability to use a variety of equipment and tools competently and confidently, such as stick welders, MIG welders, TIG welders, angle grinders, saws, squares, calipers, and clamps.
• Knowledge of safety standards and adherence to protective clothing and gear is critical
• Possess great attention to detail
• Be flexible and able to contort their bodies to fit in unusual spaces of varying size
• Ability to lift 50lbs solo and 100lbs with assistance
• Customer service attitude
• Ability to read, interpret, gather, and enter information accurately
• Proficient math skills
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work to time constraints
• Adherence to customer confidentiality guidelines
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to follow directions and work independently
• Knowledge of English grammar and punctuation

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year welding experience is required; certification(s) preferred
• Valid Drivers License
• Must have experience with specialized types of welding equipment and procedures as well as electrical and manual tools such as saws, squares, and calipers
• Able to pass a background check

Work environment:

• Work within a shop environment which requires the use of patience, sound judgement, and problem solving
• Long workdays and sometimes periods of no work
• Mental acuity to engage in and focus on activities over an extended period that may be monotonous or tedious
• Ability to thrive in a variable high-volume, low-volume work environment
• Ability to work at heights
• Comfortable driving DOT rated vehicles
• Ability to work in confined spaces for prolonged periods
• ISB reserves the right to revise this job description at any time

Benefits:

• Benefit package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401K with company match
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance options (employee funded)
• Vacation time and Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program