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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Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the median hourly wage for welders in the United States as of January 2026 including overtime rates?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median hourly wage for welders at $28.45 as of January 2026 with time-and-a-half overtime required after 40 hours under FLSA rules. Welders in manufacturing earn an additional $4.20 per hour on average for night shifts. Annual median earnings reach $59,176 for full-time roles.
How many hours per week can welders legally work in the United States without overtime pay in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the standard workweek at 40 hours with overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate required after that threshold in 2026. Welders on federal contracts receive double time for hours over 48 in a workweek. Paid sick leave of up to 56 hours annually applies under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act extensions.
What education and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United States in 2026?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states a high school diploma plus 6-12 months of postsecondary welding training or apprenticeship is required for 2026 entry-level positions. Three years of documented experience is mandatory for structural welding roles under AWS D1.1 standards referenced by DOL. Certification in SMAW or GMAW processes must be completed before hire.
What documents are required to apply for welder positions through U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeships in 2026?
Applicants must submit Form ETA-671, high school transcripts, and proof of U.S. work authorization to DOL-registered programs by March 2026 deadlines. A valid driver's license and negative drug test results from a SAMHSA-certified lab are mandatory. Background checks via FBI fingerprinting are required for nuclear or pipeline welding tracks.
