Welder - Second Shift

Welder Position

Do you have the precision and skill to weld components that help power the world?

We are seeking a skilled welder for our 2nd shift! The work schedule is Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM - you get a 3-day weekend every week! There is also a 10% shift differential added to your base wage for 2nd shift hours.

As a welder in the industrial gas turbine industry, you'll be working on cutting-edge projects that keep the world moving forward. If you're passionate about crafting high-quality, precision welds and want to make an impact in an exciting and innovative industry, this is the opportunity for you!

What you'll love about this role:

Precision welding: Be at the forefront of welding intricate components used in advanced industrial gas turbines.

Challenge yourself: Work on high-precision welding projects that test your skills, involving challenging materials like stainless steel, inconel, and other exotic alloys.

Innovative environment: Join a company that values cutting-edge technology, craftsmanship, and innovation.

Growth potential: Grow your skills and career in a company dedicated to your professional development.

What you'll do:

Perform tig welding to the highest standards, ensuring high-quality, clean, and precise welds on turbine components.

Work with technical blueprints and specifications, understanding tolerances and how they affect the welding process.

Handle a variety of metals, including stainless steel, titanium, and superalloys commonly used in the gas turbine industry.

Conduct weld inspections and quality checks to maintain the highest level of craftsmanship.

Collaborate with engineers and machinists to solve challenges and improve processes, ensuring efficiency and precision.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all safety standards and protocols.

What you bring to the table:

Experience: Proven expertise as a tig welder, especially with materials and processes related to the aerospace or gas turbine industries.

Technical skill: Strong knowledge of tig welding processes, equipment, and material properties, particularly in working with heat-resistant and high-strength alloys.

Attention to detail: A meticulous approach to ensure every weld is flawless and meets tight industry standards.

Problem solving: Ability to troubleshoot and adjust welding techniques to meet complex and high-tolerance requirements.

Team player: Collaborate effectively with machinists, engineers, and inspectors to achieve the best results.

What we offer:

Competitive pay & benefits: We recognize your talent and offer an excellent compensation package.

Career growth: Opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Exciting projects: Work on projects that make a real-world impact and challenge your welding skills.

Supportive culture: Be part of a team that values expertise, innovation, and collaboration.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Requirements

Summary of duties: Provides technical expertise to prepare, clean, fabricate, and weld various parts for production and development to ensure full satisfaction of our customers

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Receive, check, and verify sub-parts needed for work orders and jobs; resolve any discrepancies
• Fabricate/weld parts correctly using job build list, drawings, specifications, and procedures
• Meet and sustain established quality and production volume performance criteria

Specific duties assigned:

• Follow specific written and oral instruction for cleaning and preparation of weld materials
• Prepare and clean product using various methods: compressed air, water, deburring, etc.
• Set-up/breakdown all weld equipment and workstations for production and prototype parts
• Receive and verify parts and raw material as needed for job; notify team lead of defects

Welding & production flow:

• Weld components in flat, vertical, and/or overhand positions to produce consistent quality welds
• Monitor weld processes to avoid overheating of parts to prevent warping, shrinking, or expansion
• Adjust setting and controls of equipment and/or position and movement of fixtures as needed
• Assist team in ensuring department production, efficiency, and safety goals are met
• Confer with supervisor on anticipated completion of assignments to ensure efficient work flow

Quality assurance:

• Check and inspect work at in-process and final checkpoints as per documented weld procedures
• Visually examine and inspect work in-process for conformance as required i.e., using fillet gauges
• Promote and assist others to meet quality policy and iso standards and customer expectations
• Record, verify, and review results for product requirement and/or conformance
• Input all build data and accurately voucher time and materials into manufacturing software system

General responsibilities:

• Receive and understand daily job assignments, priorities, and work instruction
• Organize, clean, and maintain area tools, and equipment daily
• Assure all department work centers and related areas are safely maintained, clean, and organized
• Performs all work within the scope of abilities under all quality and safety policies and practices
• Establish and maintain effective, positive, and professional communication with all co-workers
• Willingly performs other duties as trained and able

Supervisory responsibilities:

• Not applicable

Education & experience:

• Must possess a verifiable high school diploma or equivalent (ged); aws certification preferred
• Must have a minimum of 4-7 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment

Certificates, licenses, & registrations:

Not applicable

Qualifications, knowledge, & skills:

• Ability to work independently; to make good, sound, and timely decisions & exercise proper judgment and discretion
• Ability to understand, track, organize, and successfully complete multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact diplomatically with employees, customers, and associates
• Ability to handle and process information in a timely and confidential manner
• Ability to sustain high energy and enthusiasm with the appropriate level of urgency as needed
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand all drawings, routers, and process specifications
• Ability to meet production and quality performance metrics regularly and consistently
• Ability to learn and accurately use company computer software programs as related to role
• Ability to work independently while making good, sound, and timely decisions
• Ability to receive and understand training by various methods: i.e., oral, written, on-the-job, computer-based, etc.
• Proficient writing and speaking skills with ability to communicate professionally, objectively, and effectively
• Sufficient ability to read, write, and speak in english and be understood; able to follow instructions
• Sufficient visual acuity (corrected) to be able to read and view paperwork, printouts, screens, etc.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to type and operate equipment as related to fulfilling assigned duties
• Ability to uphold and comply with the company mission, safety and quality policies

Physical demands:

• Must have speaking ability; and sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics to enable and adequately perform the job
• Must be able to sit/stand continuously on a daily basis
• Must be able to twist, turn, bend, and reach freely without pain or discomfort
• Must have sufficient dexterity in both hands and arms to perform routine operation of equipment
• Physical activity: Sitting, walking, standing, typing,