Orbital Welder (Entry Level) - Military Veterans

Our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations.

Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.

We at Edwards believe that there is always a better way. This spirit drives us to provide leading edge technology, innovative and sustainable products, as well as best in class service to our customers around the globe. That's where you come in - we believe our people make it happen. We provide a collaborative, inclusive and flexible work environment along with competitive compensation and comprehensive wellness & benefits programs.

Weld Prep (Saugerties, NY)

The Weld Prepper is responsible for welding, cutting, and assembly of metals parts according to work order, blue-print and verbal direction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Familiarization with orbital welding system to develop competency in order to weld metal parts according to work orders, blue print layouts and verbal instructions
• Familiarization with gas flow characteristics
• Competency with basic department functions, including but not limited to the fundamentals of orbital welding overall
• Use of inspection gauges such as micrometers
• Follow blueprints to meet product specifications and maintain tight tolerances
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required by job detail
• Participate in training provided by seasoned employees to learn basic department functions
• Maintains awareness of workload and plans workflow accordingly
• Maintain tools, gauges, and equipment in a clean, orderly, and safe manner
• Comply with company policies and procedures, paying special attention to safety requirements.
• Follow clean room protocol
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Work well in a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to focus on and complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion
• Ability to follow guidelines to ensure a safe and efficient work environment
• Always maintains professional approach with internal and external customers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Practices department and company-wide continuous improvement
• Willingness to train in multiple disciplines to drive company-wide cross-functionality
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and occasionally walk, bend and lift up to 25 lbs.

Education, Certifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma, equivalent, or related experience required
• Previous industry experience preferred

Salary Range: $20 - $24 per hour

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

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What you can expect from us:

• Excellent working conditions and benefits
• Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market
• Work in a global diverse and dynamic environment
• You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs
• We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere - and that is not just a claim on the wall, it's a true fact
• You can be creative and promote your own ideas
• Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards. With over 100 years of rich heritage, Edwards is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world. Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.
At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go. At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Edwards visit our website: www.edwardsvacuum.com
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Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.