TIG Welder II (2nd Shift, M-F 2PM-10PM)

02 & 12 Woodward FST, Inc.; Zeeland (MI); In loco; USD 33.000 - 53.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) match (4.5%)

Stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Woodward is seeking a TIG Welder II in Michigan to join our manufacturing team. You will perform TIG welding, read blueprints, inspect output, and apply lean practices to ensure quality and safety.

The role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including annual bonus opportunities, 401(k) match, stock contributions, tuition reimbursement, holidays, health coverage, and paid leave. Overtime and shift timing are included. ITAR/EAR compliance and US person eligibility are required.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with TIG, MIG, or arc welding preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety standards.

Mansioni

• Execute welding operations to project specifications using TIG, MIG or arc processes.
• Maintain welding equipment and perform routine servicing.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to guide welding.
• Ensure quality and safety compliance and suggest process improvements.
• Collaborate with team and contribute to lean manufacturing practices.

Conoscenze

TIG welding

MIG welding

Arc welding

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Equipment operation

Team communication

Time management

Lean mindset

Production systems

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

Welding equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated annual base pay: Pay Rate: $24.04- $31.25- $38.46

Overtime Available Hours: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

1 week of Training/Orientation: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire.
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a TIG Welder II, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The role involves performing TIG welding; maintaining equipment; reading blueprints; inspecting work for quality and safety compliance; and following established procedures. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong equipment operation, problem-solving, communication, time management, teamwork, computer, and blueprint-reading skills, while supporting lean practices, standardized work, continuous improvement, and Woodward’s Core Values.

What You Will Be Doing

• Execute Welding Operations: Sets up and performs complex welding tasks using appropriate techniques and equipment to meet project specifications.
• Maintain Welding Equipment: Inspects, services, and troubleshoots welding machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Read and Interpret Blueprints: Utilizes technical drawings and specifications to accurately guide welding processes and ensure precise outcomes.
• Quality Standards: Ensures all welding work adheres to quality specifications and safety regulations. Makes recommendations or adjustments to improve quality.
• Safety Compliance: Knowledgeable in occupational safety standards and practices for welding operations.

What We Are Looking For

• Welding Techniques: Proficient in MIG, TIG, and/or Arc welding processes for various materials.
• Problem Solving: Capable of identifying welding issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Equipment Operation: Advanced knowledge of welding machinery and tools, including setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalates immediate issues. Demonstrates Woodward's Core Values.
• Time Management: Proactively prioritizes time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules. Drives to maintain efficiency standards.
• Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Participates in continuous improvement activities. Identifies inefficiencies and suggests improvements.
• Production Systems: Understands and adheres standardized work and escalates when it cannot be followed. Actively participates the daily management system.
• Computer Skills: Uses basic software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, data entry tools) to complete tasks.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Skilled in reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints to guide welding operations.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow. Training other members in welding processes. Collaborates across teams, shares knowledge, and supports team goals.

Successful candidates typically have:

High School Diploma, or GED Equivalent 3+ years of TIG Welding

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

What does it mean to be part of Woodward?

It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.