Mig/Tig Welder

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a skilled welder to read and interpret drawings, set up welding equipment, and weld components to print specifications. The role includes finishing welds, verifying accuracy, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

The incumbent will work on MIG/TIG welds, follow safety protocols, and assist with general production duties as needed to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School graduate or GED.
• Experience with MIG/TIG welding required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineer drawings and weld symbols.
• Proficient measurement skills using tape measure, calipers, scales.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineer drawings and work orders.
• Weld parts using Mig/Tig welding; machine setup and hard-facing as needed.
• Finish welds by grinding, chipping and sanding.
• Ensure parts conform to print and quality standards.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and equipment.

Skills

MIG/TIG welding

Reading engineer drawings

Measurement & inspection

Reading weld symbols

Manual dexterity

OSHA safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years welding experience

Job description

Position Summary

Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded using hand tools, clamps, jigs and fixtures. Works from specifications, drawings and weld symbols. Prepares and completes work on materials by welding, cutting, grinding and cleaning metal.

Essential Responsibilities

• Reading and understanding engineer drawings and production work orders.
• Measuring and cutting materials to specifications.
• Welding Machine Set-up; Mig/Tig welding and hard-facing of material using solid and flux-cored wire.
• Finishing of welds (chipping, grinding, sanding).
• Adheres to production schedule.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Grinds and wire wheels product to clean smooth surfaces for painting.
• Inspects final products to print for quality assurance.
• Tags all final products for identification.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.

Additional Responsibilities

May assist the Assembly department as needed in assembling customer orders and help prepare for shipment.

General Competencies

• Training and or experience in MIG/TIG welding is required.
• Math and Measurement Skills: Tape measure, Scale, Calipers, Fillet weld gauge and basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding.
• Ability to read weld symbols and follow engineering designs.
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Follows all OSHA and company safety programs and requirements.

Education and Experience

• Must be High School graduate or GED
• Preferred Experience: minimum 2 years
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Licenses, Professional Certifications and Other Qualification

• Valid Driver’s license and must have reliable transportation
• Must successfully complete lock-out, tag-out training
• Must be able to earn Powered Industrial Truck license
• Must successfully complete Crane and Hoist training
• Successfully pass all pre-employment screening which includes drug screening, background check, Credit Report (dependent on position), Motor Vehicle Report (dependent on position)