TIG Welder - Schantz

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum.
• Prepare materials by cleaning, cutting, grinding, polishing, and fitting components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering designs, and manufacturing orders.
• Fabricate material by cutting and welding various metals.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, strength, and dimensional accuracy.
• Operate power and hand tools such as arc welders, buffing machine, chop saws and a shear.
• Must be safety conscious with good housekeeping skills.
• Work under moderate supervision with the ability and discretion to deviate from standard procedure, if needed.
• Work from verbal and written instructions.
• Repair defective welds and perform rework when necessary.
• Willing to offer solutions and ideas to supervisors, engineers, and team members.

Required Skills

• A high school diploma, trade school or equivalent.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in TIG Welding.
• Demonstrate a consistent work history, along with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prove proficiency in reading blueprints and welding specifications.
• Be able to read a tape measure.
• Be adaptable to changing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Be safety conscious with good housekeeping skills.
• Be able to work well with others.
• Be willing to work overtime when needed.

Preferred Skills

• Certification or training in welding, sheet metal fabrication or a related discipline.
• Fabrication experience preferred.
• Brake press operation and manual brake experience.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to stand up to 8+ hours per day.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, balance, and reach overhead.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 75 lbs.
• Must have the ability to hear and respond to auditory signals, distinguish tones and pitches in equipment, and use hearing protection during specific tasks.
• Ability to use Respiratory protection as needed.

Position Summary

Utilize all skills necessary to manufacture and build a variety of products and vehicles to meet specifications, quality and deadlines. In this position, most welding is performed on 0.080 – 0.25-inch aluminum or 22 – 16-gauge stainless steel. This work environment is dynamic and versatile in nature, where employees are expected to wear multiple hats and handle a variety of tasks. This role requires a high level of adaptability, as daily tasks and priorities may shift based on the evolving needs of the day.