Welder B - 2nd shift

About the role

Watts is a leading brand with a 150-year history of building best-in-class water solutions trusted in residential and commercial settings worldwide. We are at the forefront of innovation, providing smart, connected, and sustainable water solutions. This Welder B position is based on-site at our Fort Worth, Texas manufacturing facility and reports to the Lead of the designated area. The role involves building components used in manufacturing, performing complex welding fabrication tasks including fit-up, tack welding, and final weld-out of ASME pressure tanks per qualified Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) and approved engineering drawings. Travel is minimal (less than 5%) for internal training, offsite training, or offsite repairs. Scheduled work hours will be communicated by your manager.

Responsibilities

• Pull parts listed on the bill of material (BOM) and verify against blueprints and work orders
• Follow ASME Section I, Section IV, HLW, and Section VIII Division 1 requirements
• Build parts according to work instructions and engineered production drawings
• Perform duplex stainless steel and carbon steel welding
• Check all tools and perform preventive maintenance
• Change consumables and assist with tool maintenance
• Inspect overhead cranes for proper function and complete daily crane safety logs
• Utilize crane and/or forklift for material handling
• Assist with inspection of parts and inventory reviews
• Attend regular safety meetings and training
• Gather, clean, and inspect safety gear
• Organize and clean work area daily
• Provide guidance and answer questions for less experienced colleagues
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by supervisors and management

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of welding fabrication experience
• ASME experience preferred
• Current forklift license (training and certification provided by Watts)
• Ability to use and understand dimensional tools (tape measure, calipers, weld gauges)
• Aptitude to read blueprints and welding symbols
• Ability to follow instructions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to pass a 2G GMAW welding test
• Ability to pass a 2G GTAW welding test
• Initiative to self-train and advance to Welder A (6G pipe test required for advancement)

Qualifications

• 3–5 years ASME pressure vessel fabrication experience
• Combination welder (GMAW, GTAW)
• Experience with duplex stainless steel and/or welding exotic materials
• Fanuc robot programming and operation
• Lincoln Electric welder machine experience (setting, adjusting, programming)

Skills

• Commitment to Watts values: integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and transparency
• Punctuality and dependability
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and stressful conditions
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and process standards
• Ability to maintain productive, collaborative relationships with colleagues
• Alignment with Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to push and pull up to 150 pounds
• Ability to physically move around the manufacturing floor
• Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding hood, and forced air induction welding hood

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on 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. Full details at https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/.