Tig Welder

Mdaturbines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC in Texas is seeking a skilled welder to fabricate and repair gas turbine components, sheet metal and casting turbine engine parts. The role includes setting up jobs from blueprints, performing TIG welding, and inspecting welds to ensure quality and safety, while maintaining equipment and mentoring other welders.

The ideal candidate will have TIG welding experience, the ability to read drawings, and the stamina to work varied shifts with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with TIG welding experience.
• 3–5 years TIG welding experience or welding certificate.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Familiar with TIG welding procedures and power generation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Weld/repair GE-type Buckets/Nozzles/Shrouds and combustion.
• Set up and lay out jobs using blueprints, diagrams, routers, and fixtures; follow TIG procedures.
• Inspect and log preventative maintenance on welding equipment.
• Set up machines per work instructions including trim, size, and form.
• Visually inspect welds with gauges and fixtures; perform weld inspections for defects.
• Comply with customer drawings, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Lead other diaphragm welders and supervise work at customer sites.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Measuring tools

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED/Apprenticeship

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring instruments

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.

The incumbent will be responsible for fabricating and welding gas turbine components, as well as sheet metal and casting turbine engine components.

Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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

Position 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.