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WELDERS (Experienced, Structural Steel) WANTED

STS Steel, Inc.
Schenectady, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026

Welders! Steady work!

We are super BUSY!! Looking for a welding job building bridges and buildings? STS Steel, Inc. is currently seeking to fill the positions of structural steel Welder in upstate New York. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail oriented, organized, and needs little direct supervision. The individual must understand the potential dangers of working in a complex / busy shop environment handling large pieces of steel and therefore must follow all safety guidelines. This is not per diem work. Good, solid welding skills are a must.

Responsibilities include:

  • Performing high quality welding using SMAW, FCAW, and SAW processes in accordance with specified weld symbols and procedures shown on documents.
  • Use distortion control techniques to keep assemblies in tolerance after welding.
  • Perform oxy-fuel torch cutting of parts for assembly.
  • Assist layout and fitters with assembling structural assemblies.

Qualifications:

  • Quality, safety minded, reliable, precise, self-motivated.
  • Honest, trustworthy, accurate, and dedicated to their career.

Heavy Physical Requirement:

· Use all limbs and make a variety of movements (push/pull/bend/twist) to move items that weigh up to 50 pounds (unassisted), and to carry heavy and bulky merchandise. The employee may be required to use all limbs to complete installations, walk, use tools, and to operate controls.

· Exposure to an indoor warehouse environment with dust and/or noise. Floor surfaces may be uneven due to cracks from forklifts, and/or slippery when wet. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather and loading docks.

· Possess accurate depth perception, visual focus, field of vision, color vision, and clarity of vision (far and near).

· Exposure to high noise levels, water, dust, odors, & hazardous equipment.

All jobs at STS Steel include the requirement to perform any task needed to satisfy our customers. We need a flexible, skilled workforce to meet the schedule and quality requirements of our customers. We embrace a diverse workplace and have associates from many races and ethnic backgrounds working together. Many of our shop associates are immigrants hailing from places such as Guyana, Cambodia, Mongolia, Bosnia, and the Dominican Republic. We are very proud of our diverse associates who all share a passion for building complex structures with excellence and craftsmanship. We encourage people who are underrepresented in the fields of manufacturing and construction to apply. You will find a respectful and supportive workplace.

STS Steel is an employee owned, diverse workplace in a drug-free environment. We are highly respected steel fabricator of bridges, buildings, and hydraulic structures. STS Steel holds AISC quality certification for Buildings, Advanced Bridges, Hydraulic Structures with endorsements for Sophisticated Paint and Fracture Critical. If you are interested in the position described above visit our website at www.stssteel.com for more information. STS Steel, Inc. is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

  • Are you able to commute to Schenectady, NY 12305?

Experience:

  • flux core welding: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $34

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