Welder - Manufacturing

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. 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.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Scope of Position : Welder A - GMAW/GTAW

Responsible for welding materials to build vessels or components as specified by blueprints and work orders. Layout and use arc cutting equipment and fit up parts per engineered production drawing. Fabricate pressure vessels and other parts using GMAW and GTAW processes. This position is responsible for ensuring that all welding is completed with the qualified Weld Procedure Specification (WPS). To ensure that product is built to required code specifications and approved Engineering drawing.

This position reports to the Value Stream Supervisor of the designated area.

This role is based at our Fort Worth, Texas location and may be placed on our 1st or 2nd shift. This position will be on the manufacturing floor and will be responsible for utilizing the Kiosks located throughout the shop.

Primary Job Duties and 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.
• Keeping 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.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Supervisors and/or managers and other applicable Company management teams.
• Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)
• Travel Requirements: Less than 10% of travel. Examples of travel: Inner company training, Offsite training, offsite repairs.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

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.
• knowledge and skills to determine and/or apply established procedures/techniques and ensure safety standards are met. On occasion you may need to design and build fixtures to meet product needs.
• Ability to think outside the box to provide new processes and procedures to increase efficiency across the work cells.

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Demonstrate behaviors aligned with Watt's values: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

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, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding hood including a forced air induction welding hood.

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts' right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is "at will," which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

#LIOnsite

Watts in it for you :

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• 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
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here:

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.