Flex Header Welder

Alfa Laval Technologies; Broken Arrow (OK); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alfa Laval Technologies is seeking an experienced Welder II to fabricate and assemble metal structures to engineering specs. You will weld using MIG, TIG, flux core, and stick processes on carbon, stainless, and aluminum steels, interpret blueprints, and follow detailed procedures.

The role involves operating fabrication tools, inspecting welds, and maintaining safety standards, with opportunities to train junior welders and contribute to process improvements.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience using multiple welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld procedures.
• Experience with carbon, stainless, and aluminium steels.

Responsabilidades

• Perform MIG, TIG, flux core, and stick welding per specifications.
• Operate grinders, plasma cutters, drill presses, and other fabrication tools.
• Inspect welds for quality and dimensional accuracy using measuring instruments.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and comply with safety policies.
• Assist in training entry-level welders and support continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

MIG welding

TIG welding

Flux core

Oxyacetylene torch

Blueprint interpretation

Measuring & layout

Safety compliance

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact - on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we're pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

About the job

As a Welder, you will perform advanced welding tasks to fabricate and assemble metal structures and components according to engineering specifications. This role requires proficiency in MIG, TIG, flux core, and stick welding techniques, as well as the ability to interpret blueprints and follow detailed weld procedures. You will work with carbon, stainless, and aluminium steels, ensuring high-quality welds that meet both structural and aesthetic standards. Responsibilities include operating various fabrication tools, inspecting welds for accuracy, and adhering to safety protocols. Welder II team members may also assist in training entry-level welders and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

As a part of the team, you will:

• Experience with non-code structural welding and D1.1 code or ASME Section VII vessel welding
• Ability to interpret blueprints and follow detailed weld procedures
• Skilled in multiple welding processes: MIG, flux core, TIG, stick, and sub-arc
• Proficient in operating grinders, plasma cutters, drill presses, and other fabrication tools
• Strong proficiency in carbon steel welding; familiar with stainless steel welding
• Assemble and weld parts with precision using clamps, bolts, and tack welds
• Plan layouts and welding sequences for structural integrity and safety
• Inspect and correct welds to meet quality standards
• Use measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances
• Perform routine maintenance and complete preventive checklists
• Support material handling, loading/unloading, and workstation supply
• Assist team leaders and train others as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout shift
• Crosstrain across departments to expand skillset
• Ability to use and operate hand tools, pneumatic tools, and electric

Additional Job Duties that maybe required of some Team Members:

• NDE X-Ray Coded Header Welding
• Header Fit-up
• Code Alloy Welding
• MIG/TIG welding

What you know:

You have High School diploma or GED, required, with relevant experience, and:

• Must pass Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), if PAPR is required
• Minimum 5 years of experience using multiple welding and cutting processes
• Manufacturing experience required; industry background preferred
• Proficient in MIG welding and oxyacetylene torch use
• Skilled in basic math and tape measure reading
• Experienced with hand tools, drill/saw machinery, and overhead crane operation
• Forklift certification preferred

All employees are expected to prioritize safety, regardless of role. This includes strict adherence to company-wide safety policies and procedures, proactive promotion of safe practices, and addressing unsafe behaviors or conditions in a constructive and positive manner.

Employees expected to conduct themselves with professionalism, courtesy, and cooperation toward colleagues, customers, vendors, and visitors.

Full compliance with all Alfa Laval policies and procedures is required to maintain a respectful, safe, and productive work environment.

Physical & Environmental Factors:

• Regularly exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally; 30 lbs of force frequently
• Stand or walk for 80% of the workday
• Perform frequent physical activities: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive hand motions
• Maintain visual acuity for operating vehicles and heavy equipment
• Communicate effectively through speech and hearing

Work Environment

• Must wear PPE: steel toe boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs
• Exposure to outdoor weather, extreme heat or cold, loud noise, and vibration
• Work near hazards: moving machinery, vehicles, electrical currents, and chemicals
• Encounter atmospheric conditions: fumes, dust, gases, odors, and poor ventilation
• Operate in confined spaces such as narrow aisles or passageway

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility & Posture: Standing, walking, crouching, stooping, kneeling, and balancing on varied surfaces
• Manual Dexterity: Reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting objects using upper body strength
• Fine Motor Skills: Repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers for precision tasks
• Communication: Clear verbal expressions and active listening to convey and receive detailed instructions
• Sensory Abilities: Adequate hearing to distinguish sounds and spoken communication in a