TIG Welder - 2nd Shift

746 Crane Cryogenics, LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company seeks a welding technician for 2nd shift in Conroe, TX, performing Gas Tungsten Arc Welding on thin-walled 316L stainless tubing and reading dimensional drawings. Training will occur on day shift, with strict adherence to internal procedures and customer designs.

You will set up automated processes, maintain welding units, and train others on automated welding techniques while meeting ASME BPVC and customer specifications.

Qualifications

• ASME Section IX GTAW certification for 316L stainless required or able to certify during interview.
• Experience welding stainless steel GTAW with 316L and 3+ years.
• Ability to read and interpret dimensional drawings.
• Experience with ASME BPVC welding procedures.
• Proficient in preparation of components and fit-up.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and visually inspect components before welding to meet work order specs.
• Assemble fabricated designs per work order and complete tube/weld pipe per procedures.
• Weld fittings and special products in accordance with current ASME BPVC procedures.
• Set up and operate plasma-arc cutting torch as required.
• Maintain welding units, calibrate per procedures, and manage filler wire, gas and pressures.
• Read 2D drawings and use measuring tools (tape, calipers, micrometers).
• Promote OSHA and Crane safety practices.

Skills

GTAW welding

316L stainless

ASME Section IX

Dimensional drawings

Automated welding

Education

ASME certification / training

High school diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Excel/Word

Job description

Position Summary:

This is a 2nd shift positions Monday-Friday 4:30pm to 3:00am, training will be completed on day shift. The welding technician in this position is responsible for all Gas Tungsten Arc Welding applications required to meet customer demand within Conroe facility. Must be able demonstrate exceptional weld quality for thin wall stainless tube in all positions as well as understanding of dimensional drawings, preparation of components, fitment and joining per internal procedures for internal and customer approved designs. Operation of automated welding equipment as well as training of other employees of automated processes will be required.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Prepare and visually inspect all components, understand dimensions and design requirements prior to welding for compliance to work order specifications.
• Assemble fabricated designs prior to final welding to the correct components as called by the work order and tube/weld pipe complete in accordance with the manufacturing procedures.
• Fittings and special products may be assembled and tack welded using manual and/or automated welding techniques.
• Fittings and special products are welded completely in accordance with current ASME BPVC weld procedures and customer supplied specifications.
• Welding units are maintained, calibrated and set-up to comply with welding procedures taking into consideration other factors including correct filler wire, compressed gas, and appropriate pressure settings to weld in accordance to the internal procedures and ASME welding procedures.
• Use 2D dimensional reading skills to interpret engineering or customer supplied drawings and specifications.
• Use ability to read measuring instruments not limited to, but including tape measure, rulers, calipers, micrometers.
• Verify protective shielding and restricted area signs are in place before welding. Andon lights to be used while welding is in process.
• Ability to set up and safely operate the plasma-arc cutting torch in accordance with the manufacturing procedures.
• Perform material handling functions inside of weld cell applicable to consumable parts, fittings, tubing and other components.
• Understand, promote and work to meet OSHA and Crane safety practices

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Must have minimal high school education.
• Should have currently or previously maintained an ASME Section IX certification in GTAW for 316L stainless or be able to demonstrate ability to pass certification during interview weld examination.
• Must have ability to ASME certify and weld to 1G-6G position on ½ inch – 6-inch pipe.
• The ability to support development of WPS & WPQR procedures as required in this department.
• Should have three or more years’ experience with GTAW welding stainless steel and or completed equivalent technical school training.
• Fabrication experience and the ability to work from dimensional drawings, sketches are required.
• Five or more years' welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Horizontal manual lathe and or manual machining experience are a plus.
• Simple computer skills required (Excel, Word), ability to translate and communicate professionally and through email necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Required to stand for long periods of time
• Required to have good balance
• Required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Required to reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job includes close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to use various hand tools
• Must have good hand and eye coordination

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. It will be the responsibility of all employees to perform their work productively and within established production standards. All employees are required to work safely so as not to endanger themselves or others. Safety rules must be adhered to at all times. Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other positions or duties either temporarily or permanently based on production levels or other manufacturing concerns. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by a person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

EOE/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.