TIG Welder - 2nd Shift

About the role

This is a 2nd shift position Monday‑Friday 4:30 pm to 3:00 am; training will be completed on day shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and visually inspect all components, understand dimensions and design requirements prior to welding for compliance to work order specifications.
• Assemble fabricated designs prior to final welding to the correct components as called by the work order and tube/weld pipe complete in accordance with the manufacturing procedures.
• Fittings and special products may be assembled and tack welded using manual and/or automated welding techniques.
• Fittings and special products are welded completely in accordance with current ASME BPVC weld procedures and customer supplied specifications.
• Welding units are maintained, calibrated and set‑up to comply with welding procedures taking into consideration other factors including correct filler wire, compressed gas, and appropriate pressure settings to weld in accordance to the internal procedures and ASME welding procedures.
• Use 2D dimensional reading skills to interpret engineering or customer supplied drawings and specifications.
• Use ability to read measuring instruments not limited to, but including tape measure, rulers, calipers, micrometers.
• Verify protective shielding and restricted area signs are in place before welding.
• Andon lights to be used while welding is in process.
• Ability to set up and safely operate the plasma‑arc cutting torch in accordance with the manufacturing procedures.
• Perform material handling functions inside of weld cell applicable to consumable parts, fittings, tubing and other components.
• Understand, promote and work to meet OSHA and Crane safety practices.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have good balance.
• Must be able to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have good hand‑eye coordination.
• Ability to use various hand tools.
• Work environment: not exposed to weather conditions; moderate noise level; must work safely and follow safety rules.

Qualifications

• Minimal high school education required.
• Must have or be able to obtain ASME Section IX certification in GTAW for 316L stainless (or demonstrate ability to pass certification during interview weld examination).
• Ability to ASME certify and weld to 1G‑6G position on ½‑inch to 6‑inch pipe.
• Ability to support development of WPS & WPQR procedures as required.
• Three or more years’ experience with GTAW welding stainless steel, or equivalent technical school training.
• Fabrication experience and ability to work from dimensional drawings, sketches required.
• Five or more years' welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Horizontal manual lathe and/or manual machining experience are a plus.
• Simple computer skills required (Excel, Word).
• Ability to translate and communicate professionally via email.

Skills

• Ability to read measuring instruments (tape measure, rulers, calipers, micrometers).
• 2D dimensional reading skills to interpret engineering or customer supplied drawings.
• Professional communication and email proficiency.
• Basic computer literacy (Excel, Word).

Schedule

2nd shift, Monday‑Friday, 4:30 pm to 3:00 am; training conducted on day shift.