Tig Welder

MD&A; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced TIG welder for a full-time role. You will set up jobs from blueprints, perform TIG welds on turbine components, and inspect welds to ensure quality.

The position requires working various shifts and overtime as needed, with opportunities to lead other welders at customer sites. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years TIG experience, familiarity with turbine equipment, and a strong customer-service approach to explain repairs and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; welding vocational training preferred.
• 3–5 years TIG welding experience or a formal certificate.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as required.
• Knowledge of TIG welding procedures and techniques to weld metals.
• Familiar with power generation equipment (turbines).
• Familiar with NDE techniques such as dye penetrants.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow repair procedures.
• Ability to weld in multiple positions (horizontal/vertical/overhead).
• Strong customer service skills to explain repairs and timelines.
• Ability to supervise other welders at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Weld/repair GE-type buckets/nozzles/shrouds and combustion.
• Set up jobs using blueprints, diagrams, routers, and fixtures; TIG weld per procedures.
• Inspect and log maintenance on welding equipment; calibrate tools.
• Set up machines per work instructions; adjust trim, size, and form.
• Visually inspect welds with gauges and fixtures; document results.
• Perform weld inspections for size, face, root, cracks, inclusions, and porosity.
• Adhere to customer drawings, quality standards, and safety rules.
• Follow internal quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Push/pull/lift up to 25 lbs; stand for extended periods.
• Lead diaphragm welders and supervise work at customer sites.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED/Apprenticeship or trade school

Tools

TIG welding equipment

Job description

Description

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a world-class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs, has an immediate opening for a qualified individual who desires to join a growing organization and has an appetite for diverse and technically challenging work.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Weld/Repair GE-type Buckets/Nozzles/shrouds and combustion.
• Set up and layout jobs using blueprints, diagrams, routers, and fixtures, and follow proper TIG welding procedures.
• Inspect, maintain, and log preventative maintenance on welding equipment.
• Set up all associated machines and equipment according to work instructions, including but not limited to trim, size, and form.
• Visual inspect welds using fillet weld gauges, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and final weld fixtures.
• Perform weld inspections for size, face, and root reinforcement, cracks, inclusions, and porosity.
• Daily compliance with all customer drawings and specifications to maintain high-quality standards.
• Comply with all internal manufacturing safety standards, general shop housekeeping, and the company teaming environment.
• Comply with internal quality system, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift 25 lbs., and stand for extended periods.
• Performs other related duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED/Apprenticeship classes or trade school.
• Welding vocational school training or 3-5 years of experience with TIG welding in lieu of a certificate.
• Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.
• Basic knowledge of TIG Welding procedures, practices, and techniques is required to weld and/or fuse metals together.
• Familiar with Power Generation (Turbine) equipment.
• Familiar with NDE techniques such as dye penetrants.
• Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools associated with TIG welding, such as chipping hammer, grinder, sander, etc.
• Knowledge and ability to use standard precision measuring instruments and hand tools such as tape measure, level, square, file or rasp, etc.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow company repair procedures and directions.
• Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, procedures, and other specifications.
• Familiar with power generation equipment (Gas Turbines).
• Ability to weld in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Strong customer service experience in explaining and discussing needed repairs and being able to determine the scheduling time frame.
• Ability to lead other diaphragm welders and supervise work being performed at the customer site.
• Knowledge of arithmetic.
• Good visual and auditory acuity.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Salary Description

$20.00 - $27.00 DOE