Layout Fitter-Welder
Company
Pfaudler Company
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Pfaudler - Rochester, NY
Layout Fitter-Welded
Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques, including FCAW, GTAW open root and GMAW, all to ASME code standards.
Additional skills that may be required include: X-ray repair. Automatic SAW and machine GMAW. C/S to S/S, S/S to S/S, and inconel qualified. Make or assist in making templates and fixtures. All functions including grinding, small head layout, nozzle swage and trim as required for single operator completion of vessels.
Light grinding operations are included in all layout fitter-welder jobs.
Must possess good match, blueprint and layout skills. Ability to solve production and quality problems with little supervision.
Required Testing: Basic Math, radial and circumference, layout and welding questions. Calculator may be used. Must also pass a code weld test.
Full-time position, competitive salary and full benefits package offered.
This position will be filled without regard to sex, religion, age, race, color, non-job related disability or national origin. Pfaudler is an equal opportunity employer.
Pfaudler - Rochester, NY
Layout Fitter-Welded
Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques, including FCAW, GTAW open root and GMAW, all to ASME code standards.
Additional skills that may be required include: X-ray repair. Automatic SAW and machine GMAW. C/S to S/S, S/S to S/S, and inconel qualified. Make or assist in making templates and fixtures. All functions including grinding, small head layout, nozzle swage and trim as required for single operator completion of vessels.
Light grinding operations are included in all layout fitter-welder jobs.
Must possess good match, blueprint and layout skills. Ability to solve production and quality problems with little supervision.
Required Testing: Basic Math, radial and circumference, layout and welding questions. Calculator may be used. Must also pass a code weld test.
Full-time position, competitive salary and full benefits package offered.
This position will be filled without regard to sex, religion, age, race, color, non-job related disability or national origin. Pfaudler is an equal opportunity employer.
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What is the median hourly wage for welders in the United States as of 2026?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $27.50 as of May 2026. The 10th percentile earns $18.75 per hour while the 90th percentile earns $38.20 per hour in the same period.
How many hours per week can welders legally work before overtime applies in the United States in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek for non-exempt welders under the FLSA as of 2026. Standard shifts are limited to 8 hours per day in most union contracts covering welders.
What education and certification are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United States in 2026?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that a high school diploma plus a 6-12 month postsecondary welding certificate is the typical entry requirement as of 2026. AWS D1.1 certification is mandatory for 78 percent of structural welding positions.
Which documents are needed to apply for welder positions through official U.S. government workforce channels in 2026?
Applicants must submit Form I-9, state-issued photo ID, and Social Security card to DOL-registered employers as of 2026. Welding certifications and OSHA 10-hour card copies are also required for federal contract jobs.
