Job Title:
Welder
Company: BrandSafway
Location: Schenectady, NY
Created: 2026-03-04
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team! Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm (OT based on business need) Job Summary Welder I is an entry-level skilled position responsible for performing basic welding and fabrication tasks under close supervision. The role involves reading simple blueprints, operating welding equipment, and ensuring work meets safety and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Perform basic welding operations using MIG processes. Read and interpret simple blueprints, drawings, and work orders. Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal surfaces. Set up welding machines and select appropriate tools and materials. Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and adherence to specifications. Maintain welding equipment and report maintenance needs. Follow company safety standards and wear required PPE. Assist senior welders with complex fabrication tasks. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Technical training or welding certification preferred. 1-3 years of welding experience. Basic knowledge of welding techniques and metal properties. Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, and gauges. Ability to read basic blueprints and technical documents. Strong attention to detail. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods. Skills & Competencies Basic knowledge of welding safety procedures. Mechanical aptitude. Ability to work in a team environment. Good hand-eye coordination. Willingness to learn and accept supervision. Working Conditions Exposure to heat, sparks, fumes, and loud noise. Work indoors. Overtime may be required based on production demands. #LI-CI1 BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan. About Us: BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today's BrandSafway is At Work For You - leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive. BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status. Notice to all potential job candidates: Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at [email protected] and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.