TIG Welder

Multimatic; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a skilled welder to weld and repair die steels, support plant maintenance, and perform TIG welding on aluminum, copper, stainless and other materials.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of TIG welding experience, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, read basic measuring tools, and be willing to work overtime. Certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Welding certification preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; journeyman certification preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience with TIG welding on tool steels and other materials.

Responsibilities

• Weld and repair die steels and tool steels as required.
• Support maintenance and plant with welding activities.
• Read basic measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, micrometers).
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure a clean, safe work area.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Arc welding

Reading calipers/micrometers

Overtime availability

Safety PPE compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman certification preferred

Machine trades certificate or related training

Job description

Summary

Weld & repair all die steels as required. Support maintenance and plant with welding activities as required. Be proficient in all aspects of TIG welding. TIG weld other materials such as aluminum, copper, stainless, etc.

Responsibilities

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.

• Must be able to work & weld on hot items (up to 900F) for extended periods of time.
• TIG welding knowledge and ability is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience TIG welding.
• Weld various types of tool steels (A-2, D-2, H-13, S-7, 4140).
• Weld repair damaged die sets (Casting & plate steel).
• Effectively preheat tool steels in oven to proper temperature.
• Weld and repair worn or broken tool steels using the proper filler rod.
• Grind grooves in material to weld repair cracked details.
• Stress-relieve tool steels during welding process & reheat as required.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Maintain welding equipment and supplies as needed.
• Must be available to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to manually lift and maneuver details up to 50 lbs..
• Must be able to maneuver heavy details using carts, rollers, and hook.
• Assist toolroom & maintenance personnel in machine repair, changeover, setup and operation as required.
• Safely operate overhead cranes.
• Work safely around all other toolroom equipment.
• Must be able to read basic measuring tools (Tape measure, scale, calipers, micrometers).
• Ability to braze materials is a plus.
• Ability to safely operate toolroom equipment is a plus (Mills, lathe, saw, drill press, grinder).
• MIG & arc weld ability is a plus.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Welding certification preferred.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); journeyman’s certification (preferred) and/or equivalent experience.

Machine trades certificate or transcripts from a trade school showing completion of a reasonable amount of class hours in related fields.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence such as Emails.

Must be able to communicate with co-workers and managers in a professional and precise manner at all times and especially during high pressure situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems collect data, establish fact, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to evaluate a situation and consider all the variables without jumping to conclusions based on the most obvious variable and arrive at the real root cause.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear. The associate is required to stay seated for long periods of time while welding. The associate is required to wear proper clothing and PPE for MIG/TIG welding. (Fire retardant uniform, aluminized welding gloves, welding helmet, steel-toed boots, ear protection)

The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to perform repetitive work tasks.

The associate may need to be available during off hours if needed and assist in emergency situations. The associate must have the flexibility to work various shift hours and/or extended hours if needed.

Work Environment

The environmental 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 occasionally works near machinery and moving parts. The employee may be exposed to the risk of shock, vibration and weld frequencies. The employee will not be required to travel. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.