TIG Welder

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.).