TIG Welder - 2nd Shift

Andritz AG; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Andritz AG in Lancaster, OH seeks a skilled welder to set up and operate TIG and plasma welding equipment to butt-weld tube sections, and to grind welds for a smooth finish. The role requires following welding procedures and maintaining quality control with supervision as needed.

Responsibilities include reading work instructions, positioning parts on fixtures, and ensuring proper gas flow and wire usage. The candidate will also cut tubes to order and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• Set-up and operate TIG and automatic inert gas welding equipment to butt-weld tubing.
• Grinds welds smooth and welds wear beads using TIG process and straightens tubes.
• Weld procedures must be followed as specified.
• Inspect own work; in-process/final checks by others.
• Cooperate with shop personnel to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Receives work instructions from supervisor.
• Operates TIG and/or electric arc welding equipment to butt-weld tubing.
• Positions work on fixtures, rotators, or positioners for welding.
• Uses prescribed methods, gas flow, and welding wire; checks settings.
• Cuts tubes to length with abrasive cut-off saw; grinds to tolerances.
• Inspects finished work and maintains clean work area.

Skills

TIG welding

Plasma welding

Welding equipment

Quality inspection

Tools

Grinding tools

Fixtures

Job description

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Job family: Manufacturing

Business area: Pulp & Paper Service

Contract location: Lancaster, OH, US, 43130

Working location: Lancaster

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Set-up and operate Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and automatic inert gas (plasma) welding

equipment to buttweld tube sections together. Grinds welds smooth; welds wear beads

utilizing automatic Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) process and straightens tubes, all in

accordance with approved weld procedure specifications.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: Automatic and manual Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and automatic inert gas (plasma)

welding equipment, weld control, stationary power grinders, belt sanders, special purpose fixtures,

hand grinders, wire cutters, wire brush, chipping hammer, level and square, od polisher

SOURCE OF SUPERVISION: Foreman or Supervisor

DIRECTION EXERCISED : None

WORKING PROCEDURE:

• Receives work instructions from supervisor.
• Operates automatic TIG and/or electric arc welding equipment to buttweld tubing.
• Places work into position on worktable, fixture, rotator, positioner, or where welding is to be performed.
• Uses prescribed methods, procedures, gas flow and wire; visually checks predetermined settings as needed.
• Manually advances, measures, marks and cut tube to per-order lengths using abrasive cut-off saw.
• Grinds and polishes weld reinforcements smooth with stationary power grinder and/or hand grinder to close tolerances; uses hydraulic press to straighten tubes as required.
• Checks I.D. of insulated feed tubes by inserting section of liner tube inside feed tube.
• Uses automatic TIG process to weld wear beads on feed tubes; grinds wear beads to ring gage

dimensions. Welds beads on liner tubes; od polishes tubes as required.

• Inspects own work in process, but work is subject to in-process and/or final inspection by others,

measures, marks, identifies work, records production data, etc., as directed.

• Responsible for performance of duties and for good housekeeping in immediate work area.
• Cooperate with and receive assistance from other shop personnel in the performance of work

functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.