Welder I

About the role

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. The company strives to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that delivers consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerates performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where business outcomes and impact are rewarded. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. The equipment manufacturing facility in Ayer, Massachusetts is seeking a Welder for a 1st shift opening (7:30 am – 4:00 pm). The employee must have knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Qualified candidates must be able to work from written and verbal instructions under minimal supervision, possess a solid work history with the willingness to learn manufacturing processes, and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal parts together using M.I.G. or T.I.G. systems on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Preheat workpieces preparatory to welding or bending, using torch.
• Examine workpiece for defects and measurements with straightedge or template to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment as needed.
• Select, position, and secure torch, cutting tips or welding rod, according to type, thickness, area, and desired temperature of metal.
• Fuse parts together, seal tension points and add metal to build up parts.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Accomplish organization goals by exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Assure a safe work environment through understanding and following safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to use all measuring devices.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Understanding of proper heat and time settings.
• Ability to differentiate between metals.
• 2 years M.I.G. and T.I.G. welding experience (preferred).
• 2 years’ experience in metal fabrication (preferred).
• Ability to lift and move 50+ lbs.
• Familiar with Lean Six Sigma concepts (strongly preferred).
• Able to follow SOPs.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Goal oriented and self‑motivated.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Pay

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule

Morning shift (7:30 am – 4:00 pm)