Stainless TIG Welder: Build Your Craft and Career

TIG Welder Watson Custom Tanks | Springfield, MO Starting Pay: $24-$32+ Shift: Mon-Thurs 7am-5:30pm Build More Than Tanks. Build a Career. Watson Custom Tanks is looking for a TIG Welder to join our growing team in Strafford, Missouri. We specialize in designing and manufacturing high-quality stainless-steel tanks and vessels, providing innovative solutions for customers across a variety of industries. If you have TIG welding experience, enjoy working with stainless steel, and take pride in producing quality craftsmanship, we'd love to talk with you. Whether you're a recent graduate of a welding program or have industry experience, this is an opportunity to grow your skills and build a long-term career with a team that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement. What You'll Do As a TIG Welder, you will: Perform TIG welding on stainless-steel tanks and components Layout and fit tank heads and shells according to blueprints and specifications Prepare weld joints and ensure proper fit-up before welding Use weld gauges to verify weld quality and compliance Complete weld logs, heat code documentation, and traveler paperwork accurately Read and interpret basic blueprints and shop drawings Operate hand tools and fabrication equipment safely Use overhead cranes and material-handling equipment safely Work within confined spaces when required Follow all company safety policies and wear required PPE Support teammates and assist with additional manufacturing duties as needed What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Basic TIG welding experience Ability to pass a 1G TIG weld test Basic fabrication skills Ability to read a tape measure accurately Basic understanding of weld gauges and blueprint reading Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Dependable attendance and work ethic Ability to work effectively in a team environment Preferred Qualifications Welding certification from an accredited institution Experience welding stainless steel Experience with pulsed MIG welding Experience in an ASME manufacturing environment Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts Welding/fabrication experience preferred Why Join Watson Custom Tanks? Career growth opportunities Hands-on work with custom stainless-steel fabrication Collaborative team environment Stable, growing manufacturing company Focus on quality craftsmanship and continuous improvement Safety-first workplace culture Physical Requirements Stand and walk for extended periods Frequently bend, crouch, kneel, and reach Lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly Work safely around manufacturing equipment Wear required PPE, including safety glasses and steel-toe boots Ready to Weld Your Future? Join a team that takes pride in craftsmanship, innovation, and delivering exceptional products to customers. Apply today and become part of the Watson Custom Tanks team. Watson Custom Tanks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amprod LLC