Welder

Watts Water Technologies; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies in Orlando, FL, is seeking a skilled TIG Welder to fabricate and weld stainless-steel components per engineering specs and quality standards. You will inspect welds, maintain equipment, and follow safety protocols on-site in Oviedo, contributing to durable, precision-engineered products.

The role requires TIG welding experience on 18- to 12-gauge stainless steel, working from blueprints, and adherence to Watts’ safety and quality policies.

Qualifications

• TIG welding on stainless steel sheet metal (18- to 12-gauge) and piping.
• Experience reading blueprints/work instructions and welding to spec.
• Must pass background checks, including drug screening, as a condition of employment.
• 5+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• TIG weld stainless steel parts and piping using 14/12 gauge sheet metal specifications.
• Set up components and welding equipment controls.
• Follow drawings/work instructions to prepare parts for welding.
• Locate and measure surfaces, provide inspection data per work instructions.
• Contour welds to meet tolerance configurations.
• Perform equipment PM as assigned by supervisor.
• Take on other projects as assigned by Stainless-Steel Supervisor.
• Demonstrate Watts values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and transparency.

Skills

TIG welding

Stainless steel

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Scope of Position

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Description

Scope of Position The position is for a talented, energetic, and motivated TIG Welder who is detail-oriented and safety-conscious. As part of the Stainless-Steel Department, this individual will be responsible for fabricating and welding high-quality stainless-steel components in accordance with engineering specifications and quality standards. This role requires inspecting finished welds to ensure precision and durability, maintaining welding equipment, and strictly adhering to all safety protocols. The TIG Welder will collaborate closely with team members to meet production schedules and support continuous process improvement initiatives. This position plays a critical role in delivering durable, precision-engineered products that uphold I-CON Systems’ reputation for excellence. This position reports to the Stainless-Steel Supervisor. This role is onsite and is based in Orlando, FL.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing TIG welding on stainless steel 14/12-gauge sheet metal, piping ranging from 2 3/8 diameter to 3/8, and utilizing gas purge protection
• Performing component setup as well as setup on welding equipment controls
• Working from drawings and/or work instructions, setting up parts and/or major components, and preparing the components for welding
• Locating and measuring to and from the correct surfaces and providing detailed inspection information regarding the surfaces identified and specified on the provided work instructions
• Using suitable tools to properly contour weld parts and components to match tolerance configuration requirements
• Performing equipment PM as assigned
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties assigned by the Stainless-Steel Supervisor
• Demonstrate commitment to Watts values of Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, and Transparency

Required Qualifications

• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable
• TIG welding experience and experience welding 18-gauge to 12-gauge stainless steel sheet metal
• Experience working within a metal fabrication manufacturing environment, with the ability to work off blueprints/work instructions
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including a drug test and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree, certificate, or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school
• 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency
• Punctuality and dependability
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees
• Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action

Working Conditions

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site in a manufacturing facility. You will be required to work at the company’s location in Oviedo, FL. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements

Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Ability to push and pull up to 25 pounds
• Ability to physically move around the manufacturing floor
• Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include but is not limited to safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time.

This position is "at will," which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

Watts in it for you

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success. And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages.

As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected.

We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world - a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation. Learn more about the Watts way, here.

Specialties Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas Headquarters Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China Company Size About 5,000 employees Website http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/ Industry Machinery Founded 1874