TIG Welder

Mak Metals; Dallas (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the machinery manufacturing industry as a TIG Welder. This entry-level position involves operating TIG welding machines, maintaining high-quality production standards, and supporting less experienced team members. Ideal for students or recent graduates eager to start their careers in welding, this full-time role offers opportunities for skill development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Prior welding experience required.
• Good mechanical aptitude and blueprint reading skills.
• Ability to perform technical communication effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate TIG welding machines according to work orders.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and clean parts before welding.
• Train less experienced employees in set-up and quality standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Technical communication

Time management

Job description

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Summary:Responsible for the set‑up and operation of TIG welding machines.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.Other duties may be assigned.

1.Set‑up and operate TIG welding machines to weld metal parts according to work orders, blueprint layouts and verbal instructions.

2.Maintain accurate record keeping of settings from precision control panels or power packs for repeat applications.

3.Clean parts to remove contamination prior to welding.

4.Set‑up and operate all phases of welding applications using clamps, fixtures and torches working to specified tolerances.

5.Use inspection gauges such as calipers, pin gauges, tape measure, ect.

6.Follow blueprints to meet product specifications and maintain tight tolerances.

7.Change weld cups, electrodes and any other tooling to maintain quality and production standards.

8.Train less experienced employees in set‑up and quality production standards.

9.Assist in scheduling work load, and recommend tooling needs to save time.

10.Report production discrepancies to management.

11.Maintain tools, gauges and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner.

12.Comply with company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.

13.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

14.Must be able to bend, stoop, sit, lift and be in awkward positions for up to 10 hours (or length of shift).

15.Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience:

Prior welding experience required.

Skills:

Good mechanical aptitude; blue print reading skills; technical communication; good time management

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization in English.Technical communication.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equipment:

Air and Electric ToolsSaws

ForkliftHand Tools

Pallet JackDrill Press

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and reach with hands and arms.The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and talk or hear.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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