TIG Welder II 2nd Shift

AMETEK; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a TIG Welder in Aurora, Illinois to lay out, cut, deburr and align metal components and to assess welds for quality in compliance with welding codes.

The role requires 3–5 years of welding experience, ability to read English, and proficiency with measurement tools. You will follow Standard Work, maintain a clean 5S workspace, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years’ welding experience.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic computer literacy (Windows).
• Ability to use measurement tools (calipers, ruler, tape measure).
• Stooping, kneeling, standing for long periods.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include color vision and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Follow current Standard Work with excellence and accountability for quality.
• Identify all out-of-standard and nonconforming conditions; alert Team Lead/Supervisor for remediation.
• Identify and propose ideas to improve safety, quality, throughput, and teamwork.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S methods.
• Continuously learn new job skills within the workflow to improve overall effectiveness.
• Perform all work according to 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 tools and equipment; proficient with TIG welding.
• All standard weld qualifications (SST, CS, SST to CS).
• Assess and resolve simple problems in execution of standard work with support from others on complex tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

TIG welding

Measurement use

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Tape measure

Ruler

Pliers

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.
• 3-5 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.

Salary Range And Benefits

Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.

In addition, AMETEK provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

Compensation

• Employee Type: Hourly
• Currency: USD
• Salary Minimum: 55,000
• Salary Maximum: 60,000
• 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 $7.5 billion.

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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component 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].