Job Description
Job Description
Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour
Job description:
Welder / Fabricator – 2nd Shift (3:30 PM–Midnight)
Location: Buffalo, NY
Schedule: 2nd Shift | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM | Monday–Friday
Employment Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available
Industry: Industrial Manufacturing • Structural Steel • Modular Fabrication
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Welder / Fabricator for our 2nd Shift (3:30 PM–Midnight) industrial manufacturing operations. The Mechanical Welder / Fabricator will fit, tack, weld, assemble, and repair steel components, structural assemblies, and production parts using MIG/GMAW, TIG/GTAW, and other welding processes in a fast-paced fabrication environment.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience in manufacturing welding, structural steel welding, blueprint reading, mechanical assembly, production welding, and industrial metal fabrication.
Daily Responsibilities
As a 2nd Shift Mechanical Welder / Fabricator, you will:
Welding & Fabrication
- Fit, tack, and weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and low-alloy steel using MIG/GMAW, TIG/GTAW, and manual welding techniques.
- Weld assemblies, sub-assemblies, brackets, channels, angles, and modular components per engineering drawings.
- Prepare welds using grinders, saws, and welding tools; perform vertical (3G), overhead (4F), horizontal, and flat welds.
Blueprint Reading & Layout
- Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, detail drawings, and fabrication schematics.
- Measure, cut, and layout materials using calipers, squares, tape measures, and fabrication tools.
- Determine proper weld processes, joint designs, and equipment settings per job specifications.
Assembly & Integration
- Fabricate fixtures and support tools based on engineering sketches.
- Assemble welded components into larger structures, platforms, frames, or modular units.
- Perform mechanical assembly as needed on production builds.
Inspection, Testing & Repair
- Inspect welds for accuracy, penetration, and quality.
- Repair, rework, or correct fabrication issues and dimensional deviations.
- Verify tolerances and inspect final assemblies for structural integrity.
Production & Safety
- Meet production targets, quality standards, and labor-hour requirements during 2nd shift operations.
- Maintain welding machinery, tools, and PPE in safe working condition.
- Follow OSHA rules, AWS standards, and internal safety guidelines.
- Complete shop order documentation, time sheets, and necessary reports.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Welder, Fabricator, MIG Welder, TIG Welder, or Industrial Welder.
- Skilled in MIG, TIG, Stick, GMAW, GTAW, and related welding processes.
- Experience using electrical and manual tools (angle grinders, saws, calipers, clamps, squares, measuring tools).
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and welding blueprints.
- Knowledge of welding safety standards, weld quality requirements, and inspection practices.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including bending, kneeling, overhead work, and climbing.
- Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.
- Willingness to work 2nd shift (3:30 PM–Midnight) and overtime as needed.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications
- Welders should have AWS Certification (GMAW, 3G Vertical Up, 4F Overhead).
- Mechanical assembly experience in manufacturing or fabrication environments.
- Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steels.
- Knowledge of torch cutting, plasma cutting, and GTAW/TIG welding.
- Understanding of manufacturing tolerances and measurement verification.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team on 2nd shift.
Why Join Our 2nd Shift Team
- Competitive pay with 2nd-shift differential
- Overtime opportunities
- Growing industrial and modular fabrication environment
- Work on complex and custom steel structures
- Safe, well-equipped welding and fabrication shop
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Company DescriptionGTI specializes in the design, engineering, fabrication, and deployment of custom modular structures, shipping container-based structures, and ballistic metal fabrication. We serve multiple industries, including DOD contractors, military, disaster relief, and commercial markets. Our containerized and modular solutions are all built in-house at our factory in Buffalo, NY. Manufacturing capabilities range from military training, live fire enclosures, bathroom/shower units, expeditionary camps, medical facilities, water treatment, electrical/energy storage enclosures, and much more.
Company Description
GTI specializes in the design, engineering, fabrication, and deployment of custom modular structures, shipping container-based structures, and ballistic metal fabrication. We serve multiple industries, including DOD contractors, military, disaster relief, and commercial markets. Our containerized and modular solutions are all built in-house at our factory in Buffalo, NY. Manufacturing capabilities range from military training, live fire enclosures, bathroom/shower units, expeditionary camps, medical facilities, water treatment, electrical/energy storage enclosures, and much more.