Job Description

Raycap, Inc., an industry leader in manufacturing solutions for telecommunications, renewable energy, transportation, defense, and other applications, is currently looking for a  second-shift Welder in our Kearny, NJ facility. This is a fast-paced position in a metal manufacturing environment.  

The Welder is responsible for welding high-precision metal components of various sizes and complexity.  

• Complete welding of prefabricated assemblies
• Fabricate and weld complex assemblies from a blueprint
• Setup welding machines unassisted for any process or material thickness
• Visually inspect completed welds for size and quality
• Read/Interpret blueprints
• Participate in shop cleanup activities
• Use job routers to log time
• Operate within the requirements of an ISO 9001 Quality System
• All other duties as assigned 
• Has the obligation to be aware of and comply with environmental safety policies and regulations and always endures duties of high-quality standards  

Job Requirements

• 2-5 years of GTAW and GMAW welding experience with aluminum, stainless steel, and mild steel
• Proficiency in GMAW welding, specifically mild steel 
• Read and understand WPS (welding procedure specification)
• Use levels, squares, angle finder, and other fabrication tools
• Read a tape measure and interpret fractions
• Use basic hand tools (grinders, hammer, level)
• Ability to work effectively with limited to no supervision  
• Ability to communicate verbally 
• Excellent time management skills 
• Willingness to adapt and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment 

Physical Demands  

• The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, keyboards, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to walk, sit; and may also be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus 

Hours: Second shift: Monday - Friday 3:30 pm - 12:00am.  This job requires occasional overtime, which may change to meet our business's needs.  

Break/Lunch:     30 minutes lunch, plus two 15-minute breaks, to be determined by manager.

Union:                 IBEW Local Union 3 with 45-day probationary period.

Benefits:             Please reference the IBEW Local 3 Union Contract for all details on benefits.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/HRA/Annuity – 6 months from the hire date.
• Vacation Time – will begin effective June 30th, after 6 months of continuous employment.
• Sick Time – will begin after 1 year of continuous employment.
• Mandatory Union Dues - $6/week, $24/month.
• Mandatory One Time $176 Union application fee.
• 12 Paid holidays.

Raycap is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, veteran or military status, or other protected status. We participate in E-verify for all employment verifications. Drug-free workplace