Job Summary

As a Welding Operator in South Brunswick in First Shift you will perform all-around maintenance and repair services in several crafts, such as electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, millwright, and painting, at a moderately complex level. Apply skills in a primary craft gained from practical experience. Possess an in-depth understanding of maintenance history of the building, equipment, and other facilities to be maintained. Use expertise for diagnosis and emergency repairs, provide preventive and cost-efficient repairs, use all shop machinery and hand tools, act as leader for less-skilled assistants, consult with engineers and vendors.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and welding symbols to plan layouts and procedures.
• Material Preparation: Cut, shape, and clean metals using saws, angle grinders, and plasma cutters to remove grease, rust, or moisture.
• Welding Operations: Join components using manual or semi-automatic equipment in various positions (flat, vertical, or overhead).
• Quality Assurance: Assess and test welded surfaces for flaws, ensuring they meet structural specifications and industry standards.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain, troubleshoot, and set up welding machines (e.g., regulating gas flow, voltage, and wire speed).
• Safety Compliance: Follow strict safety regulations and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as heat-resistant gloves, welding masks, and safety boots.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of various welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-core) and metal properties.
• Sanitary Welding: Hygienic or high-purity specialized TIG welding
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long hours, lift heavy materials (up to 50 lbs), and work in confined spaces or at elevated heights.
• Hand-Eye Coordination: Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail to execute precise welds.
• Education & Certification: High school diploma or equivalent is typically required.

How Would You Stand Out

• Professional certifications (such as those from the American Welding Society - AWS) are highly preferred

Why Choose Us

• Opportunity to grow

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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