Welder A

About the role

We’re Watts, a company reimagining the future of water. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource. For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world.

This position is for a Welder A - GMAW/GTAW, responsible for welding materials to build vessels or components as specified by blueprints and work orders. The role is based at our Fort Worth, Texas location and may be placed on our 1st or 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Welds on tanks, heat exchangers and subassemblies using GMAW or GTAW processes.
• Follows requirements provided by ASME Section 1, Section IV, HLW, and Section VIII Division 1.
• Builds parts according to working instructions and engineered production drawings.
• Performs duplex stainless steel and carbon steel welding.
• Reviews the work order, bill of material (BOM), and blueprints to understand the job details.
• Gathers parts and chooses appropriate tools and equipment to set up work area.
• Performs grinding, fitting-up, fixturing parts, sanding and welding per design drawing.
• Moves products through the area with equipment such as a forklift and/or overhead crane.
• Changes out consumables and handles upkeep on tools such as sharpening tungsten etc.
• Keeps time and inventory in Epicor.
• Cleans up area and equipment daily.
• Attends safety training and department meetings.
• Provides guidance and training for co-workers with less experience.
• Assumes responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Supervisors and/or managers and other applicable Company management teams.

Requirements

• Required to follow and abide by company safety policies.
• High School or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in welding fabrication on ASME pressure vessel.
• Ability to use and read measuring tools such as tape measure, calipers and weld gauges.
• GMAW and GTAW certification in 2G and 6G positions.
• Aptitude to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proficient personal computer and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to follow instruction provided by Leadman and Supervisor.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of ASME pressure vessel fabrication experience
• Combination welder (GMAW, GTAW)
• Ability to weld small diameter pipe in all positions.
• Experience with Duplex Stainless Steel and/ or welding Exotic materials.
• Fanuc robot programming and operation.
• Lincoln Electric welder machine experience. Setting, adjusting and programming.

Working Conditions

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site in a manufacturing facility. You will be required to work at the Company’s Fort Worth, Texas location. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements: Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to: Ability to stand for long periods of time, Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, Ability to push and pull up to 150 pounds, Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor, Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers, Ability to wear personal protective equipment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience, Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave, 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off, Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement, Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs.