Welder - 1st Shift

Position Summary

Setup and operate welding equipment to create a finished surface that meets print and customer specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate welding processes to join, surface, or repair parts of metal according to layouts, work orders, blueprints, and schematics using manual, automatic or semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Determine welding requirements, setup and operate welding equipment from print specifications.
• Partner with Engineering to design weld fixtures and determine best welding method to achieve desired finish and tolerancing of the product.
• Apply filler rod to molten area to form weld.
• Sets up and operates metal arc welding equipment to perform routine TIG welding operations.
• Sets current, gas pressures, and regulates pressure controls.
• Selects rod, wire, tips, and electrodes for specific operation to be performed.
• Fits and positions parts in accordance with drawing specification, positions and secures holding devices and tack welds as necessary.
• Uses care to lay a smooth bead to obtain proper penetration and fusion, avoids burning or distortion of metal, detects defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties.
• Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them and measuring their dimensions to ensure welding standards and blueprint specifications are met.
• Follow company work instructions and standard operating procedures for the welding department.
• Complete assigned jobs in accordance with production timelines.
• Perform preventative maintenance and upkeep on welding equipment and maintain the maintenance logs as required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, maintains and wears all required PPE.
• Meet and maintain established production efficiency and effectiveness standards for the welding process.
• Ensure proper and complete documentation of all required paperwork and production data in ERP system. Maintain all documentation as required.
• Complete all documentation per ISO 13485 and FDA requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• 5+ years of experience TIG welding stainless steel, titanium and aluminum required.
• Experience in the GTAW process.
• Knowledge of commonly used welding techniques.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control.
• Experience is ISO/FDA environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and hold tight tolerances.
• Ability to interpret weld symbols.
• Proficient in the use of machine shop measuring tools.
• Proficient in math, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Able to be highly accurate with a high attention to detail.
• Sound understanding of the principles of the various products.
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve work issues.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and ISO & FDA regulations.
• Ability to repeat the same physical and mental activities over and over.
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, handle stressful situations, multitask and ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and constructively.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that can be distracting or uncomfortable.
• Includes exposure to welding fumes, gases, and heat.
• Includes exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Includes exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Work environment is temperature controlled.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to sit for up to 12 hours per day.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Requires bending and twisting.

Education, Certifications, and/or Licenses Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AWS B2.1 Certification required.