Manual Welder / TIG Welder

Manual Welder / TIG Welder

Position Location: West Chester, OH

Position Type: Direct Hire

Position Salary: $24/HR - $32/HR (Depending on Experience) + OT

Position Shift: 4 day, 10-hour shifts, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday Overtime Shift: 8-hour shift, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

# of Openings: 5 immediate, openings 10 long term

Responsibilities:

• Perform TIG (GTAW) welding on various gauges and thicknesses of stainless steel components.
• Operating TIG Welding equipment. Set up and maintain welding equipment, including torches, gas flow, and filler materials.
• Grind, polish, and finish welds to meet aesthetic and sanitary standards as required. Fit, align, and tack components prior to final welding.
• Strong manual welding proficiency, including TIG welding on stainless steel components of varying thicknesses, primarily from 16-gauge to 1/4 inch.
• Experience working in manufacturing, fabrication, or field installation
• Interpret and follow blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and weld symbols as well as repair / correct defects
• Maintains high-quality standards with minimal supervision and adheres to welding compliance
• Must be able to become qualified in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for Manual Welding.
• Identify various diameter tubing and fittings per customer and DCC specifications.
• Be able to set up, operate, and maintain TIG welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform precision orbital and TIG welding on stainless steel or other alloys
• Support less experienced welders as needed
• Set up, and operate welding equipment for complex applications
• Inspect and verify weld integrity per specifications
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior welders and complete repairs
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and process standards
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Follow safety protocols and supervisor instructions

Requirements:

• 2+ years of TIG welding experience, focused specifically on stainless steel.
• Strong understanding of stainless-steel welding techniques (e.g., back purging, controlling heat input).
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and welding symbols.
• Familiarity with various joint configurations (butt, lap, corner, etc.).
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K+ Matching
• OT
• PTO