Welder

Waltonen Engineering Inc.; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K matching

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefit Programs

Off-site company events & luncheons

Job summary

Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Welder to join our team. You will report to the Independence Tooling Operations Manager and complete welding requirements for automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy sector projects.

You will analyze prints and CAD to fit up, tack, and weld for GTAW/Tig and GMAW/Mig processes, welding aluminum and steel as required. Maintain safety and quality while building, inspecting, and documenting work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with TIGWelding and Fabrication.
• Basic understanding of prints and GD&T.
• Experience performing equipment maintenance.
• Experience using power tools.
• Knowledge of basic safety practices.
• Ability to lift 25+ pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, with the ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads.
• Strong analytical skills & an interest in problem-solving.
• Must be dependable in performing job-related tasks, finishing assigned projects & meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Report to Independence Tooling Operations Manager.
• Complete all welding requirements for various projects, mainly for the automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy sector.
• Analyze prints and CAD to properly fit up, tack, and weld for GTAW/Tig and GMAW/Mig processes.
• Be comfortable welding both aluminum and steel.
• Fabricates components by using equipment to clean, prepare, cut, burn, and weld pieces; setting up and measuring assemblies; selecting appropriate methods.
• Understand various techniques, best practices, and what supplies and gases to use as needed.
• Be able to clean, prepare, cut, measure, and keep your workspace orderly for each project.
• Complete in-process and pre-weld inspection checklist.
• Create and/or follow required process documents- welding procedure specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Weld maps and charts, weld continuity log, etc.

Skills

TIG welding

GMAW/MIG welding

Prints/GD&T reading

Fabrication basics

Safety compliance

Overtime willingness

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Waltonen is actively seeking a Welder to join our team!

Job Responsibilities

• Report to Independence Tooling Operations Manager
• Completeall welding requirements for various projects, mainly for the automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy sector
• Analyze prints and CAD to properly fit up, tack, and weldfor GTAW/Tig and GMAW/Mig processes
• Be comfortable welding both aluminum and steel
• Fabricates components by using equipment to clean, prepare, cut, burn, and weld pieces; setting up and measuring assemblies; selecting appropriate methods
• Understand various techniques, best practices, and what supplies and gasses to use as needed
• Be able to clean, prepare, cut, measure, and keep your workspace orderly for each project
• Complete in-process and pre-weld inspection checklist
• Create and/or follow required process documents- welding procedure specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Weld maps and charts, weld continuity log, etc
• Maintains a safe work environment by following procedures; and complying with legal regulations
• Be prepared to have some of your work inspected by a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), along with complete required repairs
• Be prepared to earn operator certifications for at least GTAW Aluminum and GMAW Steel, with other certifications as required
• Be prepared to use a HiLo and crane- instruction and certification will be supplied

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with TIGWelding and Fabrication
• Basic understanding of prints and GD&T
• Experience performing equipment maintenance
• Experience using power tools
• Knowledge of basic safety practices
• Ability to lift 25+ pounds
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, with the ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads
• Strong analytical skills & an interest in problem-solving
• Must be dependable in performing job-related tasks, finishing assigned projects &meeting deadlines

All employees are required to work within the confines and responsibilities of the quality system.

Benefits

• Medical,Dental & Vision Insurance
• Vacation and Holiday pay
• Employer matching 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Programs(FSAs)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons

Who are we?

Independence Tooling is a leader in high-precision custom tooling, jigs, and assembly equipment for the automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, defense, and energy industries. Our in-house capabilities meet the most stringent industry requirements and deliver high-quality cost-effective solutions. Encouraged by the team approach we foster, our craftsmen proudly commit themselves to meeting client needs on time and within budget.

Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.