Welder

About the role

Independence Tooling is a leader in high-precision custom tooling, jigs, and assembly equipment for the automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, defense, and energy industries. Our in-house capabilities meet the most stringent industry requirements and deliver high-quality cost-effective solutions. Encouraged by the team approach we foster, our craftsmen proudly commit themselves to meeting client needs on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Report to Independence Tooling Operations Manager
• Complete all welding requirements for various projects, mainly for the automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy sector
• Analyze prints and CAD to properly fit up, tack, and weld for GTAW/Tig and GMAW/Mig processes
• Be comfortable welding both aluminum and steel
• Fabricates components by using equipment to clean, prepare, cut, burn, and weld pieces; setting up and measuring assemblies; selecting appropriate methods
• Understand various techniques, best practices, and what supplies and gasses to use as needed
• Be able to clean, prepare, cut, measure, and keep your workspace orderly for each project
• Complete in-process and pre-weld inspection checklist
• Create and/or follow required process documents- welding procedure specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Weld maps and charts, weld continuity log, etc
• Maintains a safe work environment by following procedures; and complying with legal regulations
• Be prepared to have some of your work inspected by a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), along with complete required repairs
• Be prepared to earn operator certifications for at least GTAW Aluminum and GMAW Steel, with other certifications as required
• Be prepared to use a HiLo and crane- instruction and certification will be supplied

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with TIG Welding and Fabrication
• Basic understanding of prints and GD&T
• Experience performing equipment maintenance
• Experience using power tools
• Knowledge of basic safety practices
• Ability to lift 25+ pounds
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, with the ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads
• Strong analytical skills & an interest in problem-solving
• Must be dependable in performing job-related tasks, finishing assigned projects & meeting deadlines
• All employees are required to work within the confines and responsibilities of the quality system.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Vacation and Holiday pay
• Employer matching 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons