TIG Welder

Position Summary

The welding technician is responsible for all Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) applications required to meet customer demand at the Conroe facility. The role demands exceptional weld quality for thin‑wall stainless tube in all positions, a strong understanding of dimensional drawings, component preparation, fitment, and joining per internal procedures for both internal and customer‑approved designs. Operation of automated welding equipment and training of other employees on automated processes are also required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and visually inspect all components, ensuring dimensions and design requirements comply with work order specifications before welding.
• Assemble fabricated designs prior to final welding, aligning components as called for by the work order and completing tube/weld pipe in accordance with manufacturing procedures.
• Assemble and tack‑weld fittings and special products using manual or automated welding techniques.
• Complete welding of fittings and special products according to current ASME BPVC procedures and customer‑supplied specifications.
• Maintain, calibrate, and set up welding units to meet welding procedures, selecting correct filler wire, compressed gas, and pressure settings in line with internal and ASME welding standards.
• Interpret 2‑D dimensional drawings and engineering or customer‑supplied specifications.
• Read measuring instruments such as tape measures, rulers, calipers, and micrometers.
• Verify protective shielding and restricted‑area signs are in place before welding; use Andon lights while welding is in process.
• Set up and safely operate the plasma‑arc cutting torch according to manufacturing procedures.
• Perform material‑handling functions within the weld cell for consumable parts, fittings, tubing, and other components.
• Understand, promote, and work to meet OSHA and Crane safety practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education.
• Current or prior ASME Section IX certification in GTAW for 316L stainless steel, or ability to demonstrate certification competence during interview.
• Capability to ASME‑certify and weld in 1G‑6G positions on ½‑inch to 6‑inch pipe.
• Ability to support development of WPS & WPQR procedures as required.
• Three or more years of GTAW stainless‑steel welding experience or equivalent technical school training.
• Fabrication experience with the ability to work from dimensional drawings and sketches.
• Five or more years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Horizontal manual lathe and/or manual machining experience (a plus).
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word) and ability to communicate professionally via email.

Physical Demands

• Required to stand for long periods.
• Required to have good balance.
• Required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to reach with hands and arms, 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.
• Ability to use various hand tools.
• Must have good hand‑eye coordination.