Welder-Instrument Builder

City of Shakopee, MN; Dammam; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Welder - Instrument Builder to assemble, weld, test, and inspect instrument components in our manufacturing facility. You will uphold safety and quality standards while contributing to efficient production and continuous improvement.

You will perform TIG welding, set up equipment, conduct product testing, and collaborate with Manufacturing and Production Engineers to refine processes and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma, Technical College certification, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in TIG welding.
• Experience with manufacturing, assembly, or industrial production environments.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, welding, testing, and inspection activities for instrument products and components.
• Conduct TIG welding on a variety of materials while ensuring compliance with quality and safety requirements.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment and related tools.
• Perform product testing, quality verification, basic troubleshooting, and repairs as required.
• Inspect completed welds and assemblies to ensure conformance to specifications and quality standards.
• Support calibration and assembly activities in accordance with manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and spare parts to ensure operational readiness.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Production Engineers to improve processes, quality, and productivity.
• Maintain accurate adherence to Quality Management System requirements.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend improvements related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment following 5S principles.
• Perform multiple production tasks to support operational flexibility and job rotation requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures and promptly report unsafe conditions.

Skills

TIG welding

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Technical Diploma, Technical College certification, or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Summary

The Welder - Instrument Builder is responsible for assembling, welding, testing, and inspecting instrument components in accordance with established manufacturing, quality, and safety standards. This role supports production operations by ensuring high-quality workmanship, efficient execution of manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Perform assembly, welding, testing, and inspection activities for instrument products and components.
• Conduct TIG welding on a variety of materials while ensuring compliance with quality and safety requirements.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment and related tools.
• Perform product testing, quality verification, basic troubleshooting, and repairs as required.
• Inspect completed welds and assemblies to ensure conformance to specifications and quality standards.
• Support calibration and assembly activities in accordance with manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and spare parts to ensure operational readiness.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Production Engineers to improve processes, quality, and productivity.
• Maintain accurate adherence to Quality Management System requirements.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend improvements related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment following 5S principles.
• Perform multiple production tasks to support operational flexibility and job rotation requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures and promptly report unsafe conditions.

Who You Are

• You maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• You demonstrate attention to detail and take pride in producing high-quality work.
• You collaborate effectively with team members to achieve production goals.
• You proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• You adapt quickly to changing priorities and production requirements.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Technical Diploma, Technical College certification, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in TIG welding.
• Experience with manufacturing, assembly, or industrial production environments.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physically demanding tasks as required.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Experience in instrumentation or process automation manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality inspection and product testing processes.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and 5S methodologies.
• Experience working with production documentation and manufacturing procedures.

Our Culture & Commitment to You!

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.