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?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the median hourly wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $25.22 as of May 2026 data. Welders in manufacturing earn $26.15 per hour on average while those in construction receive $24.80 per hour. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate applies after 40 hours per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
What certifications and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, welders must complete a high school diploma or equivalent plus a postsecondary welding program lasting 6 to 18 months. AWS Certified Welder credential and 2,000 hours of documented experience are required for most positions in structural welding. Employers in shipbuilding and aerospace require additional ASME Section IX qualifications.
What are the standard working hours and paid leave entitlements for welders in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, full-time welders work 40 hours per week with overtime required after 40 hours. Workers receive at least 10 paid holidays and accrue 10 days of paid sick leave annually under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act extensions. Union contracts in construction add 15 days of paid vacation after one year.
How are federal income taxes calculated on welder wages in the United States for 2026?
As per the Internal Revenue Service, welders earning $52,500 annually in 2026 pay 12% federal income tax on income between $11,601 and $47,150 plus 22% on the amount above $47,150. Social Security tax is withheld at 6.2% up to the $168,600 wage base. Employers must issue Form W-2 by January 31 each year.
