SUMMARY:  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform TIG welding on stainless steel tubing and components according to designs, drawings, and work instructions.

· Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, GD&T, and follow build travelers.

· Conduct fit-up, tack, full welds, and post-weld finishing (buffing, grinding, blending, and passivation when applicable).

· Weld and assemble using vises, fixtures, and jigs; suggest improvements to enhance repeatability and throughput.

· Use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, steel rules, height gauges) to verify and conform with tolerance requirements.

· Operate shop equipment and basic hand/power tools.

· Perform accurate in-process and final visual inspections and document results in production records.

· Collaborate with quality and engineering inspectors to resolve nonconformance issues; participate in first article builds.

· Maintain a clean, organized work area in accordance with the 5S methodology and lean manufacturing principles.

· Assist with training junior team members and cross-functional tasks.

· Adhere to PPE requirements, shop safety policies, and OSHA regulations; report hazards and nonconformances.

· Support orbital welding setups.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

· Formal training, apprenticeship, or two+ years of welding experience (or equivalent).

· Proficient with stainless steel TIG welding; able to produce consistent, repeatable, reliable, and clean welds.

· Successful candidate will be required to pass a 2”pipe, Schedule 10, 6G, open butt, TIG test, per ASME B31.3.

· Ability to read blueprints and understand weld symbols.

· Basic math and measurement skills; able to complete job routers and quality records.

PREFERRED—BUT NOT REQUIRED—QUALIFICATIONS

· AWS certifications.

· Orbital welding experience or willingness to train (Critical Systems, AMI, Swagelok, etc.).

· Experience with purge techniques and weld discoloration standards.

· Familiarity with AWS, ASME, and similar standards.

· Experience in regulated or high-spec environments (semiconductor, aerospace, medical, or biotech).

· Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S methodology, and continuous improvement concepts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Clean, indoor, air-conditioned manufacturing facility.

· Use of PPE: safety glasses, gloves, sleeves, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear.

· Exposure to industrial power equipment and power hand tools (high-voltage/amperage power supplies, hydraulic presses, angle grinders, etc.).