TIG Welder II / Welder III

Crane Chempharma & Energy; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane ChemPharma & Energy designs and manufactures high-performance valves and related products, seeking an experienced TIG welder for 6G stainless pipe welding. The role requires ability to read drawings, select appropriate tools, and perform welding across positions.

Applicants should have 2–5+ years of TIG welding experience, pass a 6G test, and be able to work in a shop environment with safety and quality at the forefront. Weekend/hours flexibility may apply.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED. Some college preferred.
• Minimum 2–5+ years of TIG welding experience and ability to pass 6G stainless pipe weld test.
• Experience with TIG/MMA welding and cutting tools.
• Able to read technical drawings and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Weld 6G stainless steel pipe and other alloys in multiple positions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specs to plan welding operations.
• Operate and adjust TIG, MMA, plasma, and other welding equipment.
• Inspect welds and components to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Maintain safety protocols and use PPE at all times.

Skills

Welding experience

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Education

High School or GED

Some college preferred

Tools

TIG welding equipment

MMA welding equipment

Calipers

Saws

Job description

Responsibilities/Duties

Full penetration butt weld 6G test Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers. Ability to use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools Ability and willingness to stand, walk, bend, squat and lift objects for long periods of time Ability and willingness to lift and carry material weighing up to 50 lbs Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Weld separately or in combination, using stainless steel, and other alloys. Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding. Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals. Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits. Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained. Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material. Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, and resistance welding. Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.

Controlling Machines and Processes

Handling and Moving Objects Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Getting Information Performing General Physical Activities Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Thinking Creatively Training and Teaching Others Education, Work Experience, Skill Requirements & Certifications: Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required: High School Graduate or GED equivalent/Some college preferred. REQUIRED Experience: Minimum (2-5+) years of proven experience as a TIG Welder; MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A 6G STAINLESS STEEL PIPE WELD TEST Experience using a variety of welding equipment and proper operating procedures (TIG, MMA, blow torch etc.) Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.) Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.) Skills Required: Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

License, Certifications & Affiliations

Minimum License, Certifications & Affiliations/Memberships and CEU’s Valid California driver’s license and an insured vehicle in good working order. Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus. Special Requirement: May be required to work weekends and holidays as business necessitates; schedules will be determined by management with at least 48 hours advance notice.

Work Environment

Working in the shop, the following conditions may apply: Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures 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 contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company

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.

About Crane

Crane ChemPharma & Energy designs and manufactures a variety of high-performance products including highly engineered check valves, sleeved plug valves, lined valves, process ball valves, high-performance butterfly valves, bellows sealed globe valves, aseptic and industrial diaphragm valves, multi/quarter-turn valves, actuation, sight glasses, lined pipe, fittings and hoses, and air operated diaphragm and peristaltic pumps. Its trusted brands offer customers a complete and innovative product portfolio designed for the most demanding corrosive, erosive, and high purity applications. Primary industries served include chemical and petrochemical processing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and general industrial. As an integrated fluid handling solutions provider, Crane ChemPharma & Energy is well equipped to respond to complex global projects with comprehensive product packages and timely proposals to simplify our customers’ supply chain on a local level worldwide, at competitive market pricing.

Salary/Hourly Range

#CPE #LI-VD1 Salary/Hourly Range: $25.75 to $34.24. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement (Repeat)

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.