Welder (Part-Time)

Juniper, a cutting-edge lighting technology, design, and manufacturing company, seeks a committed Welder to join our expanding team in Southington, CT. In this role, you will be instrumental in producing Juniper's one-of-a-kind, innovative lighting solutions and play a vital role in our operations.

We seek an experienced Welder who will read and interpret engineering blueprints, fabricate and weld metal components using various tools according to required specifications, and perform quality checks on finished products. 

At Juniper, we are deeply committed to fostering talent. As the Welder, you will not only contribute to our innovative lighting solutions but also have the opportunity to shape your career path. We encourage you to hone your unique skill set, challenge the status quo, and become a pioneer in your field. At Juniper, you can chart your course, push yourself to acquire new skills, forge new connections, and progress in a fulfilling and rewarding career. We are excited to see how your career with us will evolve and grow. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to create equipment and products accurately.
• File grooved, contoured, and irregular surfaces of metal objects, such as metalworking dies and machine parts, to conform to templates, other parts, layouts, or blueprint specifications.
• Perform TIG welding, brass brazing, soldering, tool/jig design, and fabrication.
• Utilize handheld tools such as a handheld screw gun, drill gun, and grinders.
• Operate calipers, weld gauges, tape measures, and other welding hand tools.
• Create specific weldment set-ups and fixturing to meet geometric requirements.
• Perform quality work checks to identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified.

 Minimum Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Professional Certification (AWS Welding Cert) preferred.
• At least two years of metal fabrication and welding experience is required.
• Experience working with brass and aluminum.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings.
• Strong mathematical and reasoning skills.
• Experience producing precision tools and products.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Diligence, attention to detail, and good eyesight.
• Excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Excelling reading comprehension and capacity to follow written directions.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Excelling problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

 The Benefits:As part of the team, you will quickly learn that Juniper is committed to its employees' development,advancement, and well-being. We offer advanced training, a contemporary working environment,industry-leading health, and employee benefits. About Juniper:Juniper is a diverse group united in its pursuit of revolutionizing lighting systems. We prioritize inventive, design-forward thinking and manufacturing methods to solve real consumer problems. We believe that distinctive design's value lies in its innovation and details. Our mission is to test boundaries by combining contemporary design principles with traditional materials and advanced proprietary lighting technology. Juniper is committed to hiring those aligned with our vision and offers development and advancement for highly performing individuals invested in advancing their careers. Joining a company with state-of-the-art technology, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a passionate team of expert changemakers in the rapidly evolving lighting industry offers the opportunity to drive change and push creative limits. 

Juniper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Juniper:

Juniper is a fast-growing lighting technology, design and manufacturing business with locations in Southington, CT and SoHo, NY. We revolutionize lighting systems using innovative design thinking and manufacturing methods with the mission of solving real consumer problems. At our core is the belief that the beauty of distinctive design lies in the innovation and details that lie just below the surface. Our mission is to test boundaries in meaningful ways by using precision materials and traditional finishing processes fused with advanced lighting technology. Juniper was named one of the 5000 fastest growing company by Inc magazine, and we are proud to design, engineer and manufacture all of our products at our Connecticut headquarters.

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