Welder II

About the role

The Fulton Companies is a private multi-national group of companies headquartered in Pulaski, NY, USA. Founded by Lewis Palm, the company specializes in engineering and manufacturing complex thermal fluid, steam, and hydronic equipment for various commercial and industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-pressure and pressure-retaining welds on standard ASME vessels and piping on a routine basis.
• Performs MIG, TIG, and flux-core welds on pressure-retaining components including boiler shells, steam drums, headers, tube-to-tubes sheet joints, and pressure vessel shells with minimal supervision.
• Holds active Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) under ASME Section IX covering required processes, positions, and base/filler metal groupings for Section I, IV, and VIII work.
• Reads and interprets fabrication drawings, ASME weld symbols, WPS documents, and shop travelers specific to power boiler and heating boiler assemblies.
• Performs fit-up and tacking of boiler pressure in compliance with ASME dimensional tolerances.
• Monitors and verifies preheat and inter-pass temperatures using temperature-indicating crayons or contact thermometers prior to and during welding on code parts.
• Identifies and corrects weld discontinuities including porosity, lack of fusion, undercut, cracks, etc. prior to NDE examination hold points.
• Supports preparation for Authorized Inspector (AI) hold points including joint fit-up verification, WPS posting, and documentation readiness.
• Maintains complete and accurate weld traceability records including base metal heat numbers, filler metal lot numbers, WPS references, and welder stamp identification.
• Aids in hydrostatic pressure test preparation including final weld joint verification and temporary connection installation.
• Mentors Welder I personnel on structural welding techniques, shop safety practices, and quality awareness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical Trade School (preferred)
• 1+ years’ experience
• Demonstrated Critical Competencies:
• Initiative - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
• Personal Credibility - Be reliable and trustworthy.
• Results Oriented - The ability to focus on a desired result.
• Thoroughness - Ensuring work and information is complete and accurate.
• Accountability – Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy Work – Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently, using hoist and crane.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Bending/Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Full motion of the body, lower extremities and back muscles.
• Respirator - Must be able to use a respirator (when needed) and may be exposed to dust and fumes.