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Junior Welder

IMA Life North America
Tonawanda, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026
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IMA Group is a global leader in the development and production of automatic machines for the processing and packaging of pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, tea and coffee products. We are constantly oriented towards innovation, thanks to significant investments in R&D and a constant dialogue with customers, the territory and local suppliers. We promote an environmentally friendly attitude towards achieving sustainable development. Our history is characterized by a constant growth, realized also with the continuous investment on the development of people and their skills. We are over 7,000 employees, 59% in Italy and 41% in the rest of the world, present in more than 80 countries.

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IMA Life North America is a company within the IMA Group that specialises in providing aseptic processing and freeze-drying solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. IMA Life North America is part of IMA Life, a business unit focusing on the pharmaceutical sector who delivers advanced technologies for filling, lyophilisation and isolation, ensuring maximum sterility and product integrity for customers around the globe.

Job Summary

We are seeking motivated entry-level Welders to join our team!

As part of the Production Department, the Welder will be responsible for performing high-quality welding on various materials and supporting the assembly and fabrication of equipment, with a focus on precision and safety.

  • Read and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and general arrangement drawings.
  • Assemble, lay out, and fit components for welding and fabrication.
  • Perform TIG welding with purge techniques on stainless steel, carbon steel piping, hydraulic lines, and other materials.
  • Produce full-penetration welds suitable for sanitary environments.
  • Silver braze and/or solder copper refrigeration lines.
  • Operate or learn to operate computer-controlled orbital welding equipment.
  • Use a variety of machine tools and metal fabrication equipment safely and competently (e.g., lathe, drill press, milling machine).

This role involves working at heights and in confined spaces, as well as tasks requiring bending, climbing, or lifting up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills And Experiences

  • Trade school training strongly preferred
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, self-motivation, and general welding ability.
  • Proven experience with TIG welding and purge techniques.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a job shop environment.
  • Commitment to safety and precision in a regulated production environment.

What Would Make You a Great Fit

  • Eagerness to learn and operate automatic orbital welding equipment.
  • Willingness to travel

SALARY RANGE

  • $20.00-24.00 hourly
  • Overtime eligible
  • Bonus

What We Offer

  • GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: A dynamic and innovation-driven workplace, part of a multinational and multicultural group.
  • DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CULTURE: Promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs.
  • CONTINUOUS LEARNING: We view learning as a strategic lever for growth and motivation. We support internal training and external development initiatives.
  • WELLBEING: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and tuition assistance. As well as an annual bonus.

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IMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Salary : $20 - $24

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