TIG Welder: Level III

Job Description

Job Description

Thunder Scientific Corp., based in Albuquerque, NM, is the world's leading manufacturer of NIST-proven, two-pressure humidity generation systems, and has an immediate opening for an experienced TIG Welder/ entry-level Machinist. 

Responsibilities:

·         Must be proficient in TIG/GTAW of stainless steel and mild steel; with and without purge.

·         Must be proficient in oxyacetylene brazing and soldering of copper and brass.

·         Must be able to safely operate machine tools necessary to saw, cut, drill, bore, tap, turn, mill, and grind parts.

·         Must be able to operate electric/pneumatic hand grinders, die grinders and DA sanders in order to perform grinding and finish sanding of parts.

·         Must possess ability to use measuring instruments such as calipers, protractors, micrometers, dial indicators and different gages to maintain accurate dimensions and tolerances to specifications.

·         Must be able to use/follow welding drawings, blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.

·         Must be mechanically inclined; ability to perform required/preventive maintenance on shop machines and tools as required.

·         Inspect completed assemblies to ensure they meet engineering drawings and customer specifications.

·         Properly convert between fractions and decimals as required by print tolerances.

·         Must be willing and able to safely operate forklift; training and certification will be provided.

·         Perform other welding, machining, and fabricating tasks as required.

·         Construct templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.

·         Must be able to work alone without constant assistance from supervision.

·         Must be well organized and have a team-centered focus, possess a friendly, proactive personal style with exceptional communication skills.

·         Must be able to keep weld shop and workplace tidy and free from safety hazards.

·         Must be drug and alcohol free.

Experience and Education:

·         Applicants must possess high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate.

·         Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology or equivalent training `certificate preferred.

·         5+ years of similar experience is preferred but may be waived based on applicant’s skill/ability.

Thunder Scientific Corporation has been the world's leading humidity instrument manufacturer for 60+ years. We continually introduce new products to help customers handle their humidity needs. Whether in a metrology lab or in challenging industrial environments, Thunder will continue to provide humidity instruments for years to come.

Company Description

Thunder Scientific Corporation has been the world's leading humidity instrument manufacturer for 60+ years. We continually introduce new products to help customers handle their humidity needs. Whether in a metrology lab or in challenging industrial environments, Thunder will continue to provide humidity instruments for years to come.