TIG Welder I - 2nd Shift

AMETEK Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. is hiring a TIG Welder to lay out, measure, and align metal parts for welding. The role requires reading and writing in English, basic math, and familiarity with measurement tools.

You will cut, deburr, and inspect welds to ensure compliance with welding codes, while maintaining a clean, safe work area and following 5S principles. Qualified candidates have 1–3 years of experience, can use hand tools, and can operate TIG welding equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years’ experience in welding or a similar role.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic math skills and ability to use measurement tools (ruler, calipers, tape measure).
• Ability to use various hand tools (wire strippers, pliers, wrenches, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Layout, measure, and align metal work pieces prior to welding.
• Cut and deburr metal components and assess welds for quality per welding codes.
• Follow Standard Work with accountability for quality of work performed.
• Identify nonconforming conditions and alert supervisor for remediation.
• Eliminate waste in workflow and propose process improvements.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area following 5S methods.
• Perform work according to AMETEK procedures and code of conduct.
• Operate TIG welding tools and related equipment as required.
• Complete all tasks with support when needed and handle simple problems.

Skills

TIG welding

English literacy

Measurement tools

Math skills

Hand tool usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The responsibilities of the TIG Welder are: Layout, measure, and align metal work pieces prior to welding using straightedges, rules, and calipers. Cut and deburr metal components, assess welds to ensure they are clean, free of error and in accordance with relevant welding codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow current Standard Work with excellence, including accountability for quality of work performed.
• Identify all out-of-standard and nonconforming conditions; alert Team Lead and/or Supervisor for remediation.
• Understand and identify sources of waste in the workflow and work with Team Lead / Supervisor to eliminate.
• Identify and propose ideas to improve safety, quality, throughput, and teamwork.
• Execute and maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S methods.
• Continuously learn new job skills within the workflow / plant to improve overall effectiveness of the organization.
• Perform all work according to area and AMETEK procedures and code of conduct.
• Able to execute standard work with support from others on complex tasks.
• Able to operate Value Stream workstation.
• Fit, setup and operate all tools and equipment necessary to execute standard work. Proficient with TIG welding.
• All standard weld qualifications (SST, CS, SST to CS).
• Able to assess and resolve simple problems in execution of standard work with support from others on complex tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years’ experience.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Windows
• Basic math skills and ability to use basic measurement equipment (ruler, scale, calipers, tape measure).
• Ability to use various hand tools (wire strippers, pliers, wrenches, etc.)
• Stooping, kneeling, standing for long periods of time.
• Lifting (regularly up to 50 lbs.)
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision and depth perception.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 50,000

Salary Maximum: 55,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].