GTAW Manual Welder

Swagelok Northern California

Fremont (CA)

On-site

USD 36,093 - 54,139

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

100% covered employee Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401k Plan & Company Matching up to 4%

Generous PTO

Job summary

Swagelok Northern California is seeking a skilled GTAW Manual Welder in Fremont, CA. The successful candidate will inspect and weld custom-fabricated assemblies using GTAW techniques. This full-time role offers a dynamic environment with competitive pay of $26.20 - $39.30 per hour and extensive benefits including 100% covered employee medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Key responsibilities include operating welding and inspection equipment, reading blueprints, and ensuring high-quality welds while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

Must demonstrate welding knowledge with minimal supervision.
Experience with stainless steel welding preferred.
Must perform work in various environments with safety standards.

Responsibilities

Inspect, build, weld, and test custom-fabricated assemblies.
Read blueprints and plan welding procedures.
Operate welding and inspection equipment.

Skills

Welding and inspection knowledge

Ability to read and interpret GTAW prints

Basic understanding of manufacturing prints

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Five years’ experience of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Tools

Swagelok power supplies

Leak detection equipment

Inspection gauges

Job description

GTAW Manual Welder

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Swagelok Northern California

Reporting To: Production Floor Supervisor

Compensation: $26.20 - $39.30 / hour

Description

The primary responsibility of the Manual Welder is to inspect, build, weld, and test custom-fabricated assemblies using customer-specified products as well as Swagelok products. This role is also responsible for equipment maintenance and upkeep, including identifying the need for and acquiring new equipment as required.

The Manual Welder must demonstrate welding and inspection knowledge sufficient to work from general instructions, shop drawings, fluid system schematics, P&IDs, blueprints, and diagrams. Essential to success in this position is the ability to develop and maintain an extensive knowledge of Swagelok products and services and to effectively communicate that knowledge to others.

The Manual Welder operates welding and inspection equipment within Swagelok Northern California facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Read blueprints and/or drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
Determine the appropriate welding program and method based on requirements
Operate Inspection equipment according to proper sequence of events to ensure the components are welded according to specifications
Align components using calipers, rulers, and other tools as well as clamp pieces
Perform visual examination of welds, including the use of a Borescope
Make sound decisions, on his/her own, when making needed adjustments
Perform to the safety and housekeeping standards in this area, including daily and weekly equipment maintenance
Use the necessary controls for weld parameter adjustments
Accurately adjust torch, gas lines and fixturing including Internal Purging of SST Tubing
Make accurate speed settings
Perform the required in-process inspections using knowledge of geometrical tolerancing
Use shop geometry and complex gages required for current parts, including use of the comparator
Identify the electrode that needs to be changed as needed
Change routine tooling
Set up and operate weld and Inspection equipment with minimal assistance
Clean/Inspect welding equipment accessories
Recognize and comply with all applicable Swagelok procedures
Understand QN (Quality Notification) paperwork and procedure
Use PVD (Primary Visual Display) and schedule boards
Understand standard work and workflow

Skills & Competencies

Ability to learn multiple types of welding and test equipment (Swagelok power supplies, Swagelok standard/micro weld heads, dual/single chuck weld lathes, leak detection equipment, bore scope, Comparator, buffing wheels, and appropriate inspection gauges)
Basic understanding of manufacturing prints and products
Basic computer skills
Basic shop math – ability to do simple calculations such as stack-ups
Mechanical aptitude
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles
Demonstrated knowledge of purging and pressurizing systems
Understanding of gauges including calipers, go/ no-go
Ability to read and interpret Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) prints is required
Demonstrated troubleshooting capability and the ability to work closely with Quality and Engineering functions
High attention to detail that is balanced by the ability to meet production demands
Regularly communicates and exchanges information with cross-functional stakeholders to support quality and operational requirements
Must be able to perform work using computer systems, electronic devices, and on-site business systems
Work is performed in office, production, and warehouse environments with noise levels typical of those settings
Must be able to accurately inspect products and identify quality defects, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to accurately distinguish color variations in weld pools, heat tint, oxidation levels, and inspection indicators as an essential job function, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to meet company vision standards following a conditional offer of employment. Vision testing is conducted post-offer and, where job-related and consistent with business necessity, periodically during employment
Ability to move materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation. Heavier items may be moved using appropriate material handling equipment or team-lifting techniques
Must be able to accurately handle products, tools, gauges, and measuring equipment
Position may require prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing
Must be able to access and navigate manufacturing and warehouse areas to perform essential job functions