TIG Welder

WorkWave Staff; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkWave Staff is seeking a skilled TIG Welder for 1st and 2nd shifts to join our manufacturing team in Jamestown, NY. You will perform TIG welding on various metal components, reading complex drawings, and ensuring high-quality, dimensionally accurate welds.

The role emphasizes safety, precise workmanship, and collaboration with engineering and production to optimize processes in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in metal manufacturing, with TIG welding techniques.
• Understanding of welding metallurgy, joint designs, and filler metal selection.
• Ability to read detailed schematics and engineering drawings.
• Commitment to workplace safety and OSHA regulations.
• Valid TIG welding certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality TIG welding operations on metal components to ensure dimensional precision and structural integrity.
• Interpret and adhere to complex technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications to execute detailed welding tasks accurately.
• Prepare metal surfaces through cleaning, grinding, and edge preparation prior to welding.
• Inspect finished welds for defects such as cracks, porosity, or incomplete fusion, and perform repairs.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment by following safety protocols and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with engineering and production staff to optimize fabrication processes and resolve technical challenges.
• Monitor welding equipment condition and inventory of consumables, reporting malfunctions or shortages.

Skills

TIG welding

Metal manufacturing

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Job description

Multiple Job Openings: TIG Welder (1st and 2nd Shift Openings)

Summary

Our dynamic manufacturing division is seeking a detail-oriented and proficient TIG Welder to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will utilize advanced Tungsten Inert Gas welding techniques to perform precise metal fabrication, ensuring the structural reliability and high-quality standards of our production output. Your contributions will be essential in meeting rigorous industry specifications and fulfilling specific client needs. We are looking for an individual with a proven background in metalworking who prioritizes safety compliance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality TIG welding operations on a variety of metal components to ensure dimensional precision and structural integrity.
• Interpret and adhere to complex technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications to execute detailed welding tasks accurately.
• Prepare metal surfaces through comprehensive cleaning, grinding, and edge preparation prior to the welding process.
• Inspect finished welds for defects such as cracks, porosity, or incomplete fusion, and perform necessary repairs to maintain quality standards.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment by strictly following safety protocols and participating in regular equipment maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with engineering and production staff to optimize fabrication processes and resolve technical challenges.
• Monitor the condition of welding equipment and inventory levels of consumables, promptly reporting any malfunctions or shortages.

Requirements

• Proven experience in metal manufacturing, with specialized expertise in TIG welding techniques.
• Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, joint designs, and appropriate filler metal selection.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed technical schematics and engineering drawings with accuracy.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail to consistently produce precise welds.
• Unwavering commitment to workplace safety and full adherence to all occupational health and safety regulations.
• Valid TIG welding certification is highly preferred.
• Capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment while meeting strict deadlines.