Weld Prep Mechanic - 1st Shift

Weld Prep Mechanic – 1st Shift

Location: Garden City, NY 11530

Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (1st Shift)

Benefits: Company‑paid medical, dental, vision and paid time off.

Position Summary: Fabrication and assembly of sub‑components for heat exchangers per drawing specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare cores (straightening, soap testing) for welding.
• Prepare sub‑components (cleaning) for welding.
• Set up cores/sub‑components in welding fixture and prepare unit for welding.
• Test cores (certification required) in leak tanks.
• Inspect welds for flaws (missing welds, voids, excess rod, sloppy welds).
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation per 5S instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required

Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanically inclined.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Mathematics skills.
• Proficiency with calipers, height gauges, micrometers, squares, grinders, sanders, routers, band saws, drill presses, hydraulic presses, and other hand tools.
• Good English reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Shop floor experience is a plus.

Hourly employee.
Salary range: $30,000 – $50,000 per year (actual offer based on experience).

Employer provides standard corporate benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class. Reasonable accommodations are available for disabled applicants.