Welder

TAD PGS; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Welder in Fort Worth, TX, where you'll perform manual welding on stainless steels and other materials. In this dynamic role, you'll utilize various welding techniques to meet engineering specifications, maintain safety standards, and contribute to lean initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant welding experience, and a passion for precision in fabrication. This position offers the chance to grow your skills in a supportive team environment while ensuring high-quality workmanship in every project.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of verifiable welding experience including TIG welding.
• Must be AWS D17.1 certified within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform various approved welding techniques to required tolerances.
• Read and interpret product and process drawings and quality requirements.

Skills

TIG Welding

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Blueprint Interpretation

Lean Initiatives

Mathematical Calculations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Welding Training Program

Job description

We have an outstanding Contract position for a Welder to join a leading Company located in the Ft. Worth, TX surrounding area.
Performs manual welding utilizing standard process methods and equipment on various types of stainless steels in the fabrication or repair of assigned parts and products. Performs job under direct supervision or guidance of more experienced team members.
Responsibilities :

• Performs a variety of approved welding techniques to required tolerances per engineering specifications.
• Reads, interprets, and understands product and process drawings, procedures, weld symbols, and quality requirements and applies this to work performed.
• Makes adjustments, within procedural limits, to fine-tune the process in order to achieve product conformance.
• Documents and logs all parts as necessary and maintains all required paperwork in an accurate and current manner.
• Accurately inspects and appropriately processes all work performed.
• Maintains work area and equipment in an organized, clean, and FOD-free manner.
• Obtains and maintains all required qualifications and certifications in stainless steel and Inconel.
• Maintains a satisfactory high level of performance while following appropriate procedures and observing all pertinent safety rules and requirements.
• Maintains appropriate knowledge and ability levels to efficiently perform all assigned work and utilizes this knowledge base to become proficient on new/unfamiliar assignments.
• Gains the ability to perform basic set-up.
• Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.
• Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in the work area.
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.

Basic Hiring Criteria :

• High School diploma or equivalent and one to three years of verifiable welding experience including, TIG welding for stainless, Inconel, and titanium.
• Must be AWS D17.1 certified within 6 months of employment.
• Must be able to successfully weld Type 321 stainless steel thin wall tubing with an average wall thickness of approximately 0.028”-0.035” with diameters ranging from approximately 0.250” up to 1.5”; and eventually be able to weld Inconel, Titanium, and/or Aluminum.
• Must be able to successfully pass a vision exam to acceptable standards (with corrective lenses). NEAR VISION: Jaeger 1 at 12 inches or greater. Titmus 2a Vision Screener. FAR VISIONa: 20/25 or better – Titmus2a Vision Schreener. COLOR PERCEPTION: Average / Normal – Titmus 2a Vision Screener or the Ishihara Test Book of color blindness.

Desired Qualifications :

• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) experience with aerospace or precision fabrications is desired.
• Completion of a welding training program through vocational school or apprenticeship is desired.
• Able to work with limited guidance in a team environment.
• Ability to complete gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) of stainless steels, at varied thicknesses, dimensions, and positions.
• Ability to successfully complete rework in a timely fashion.
• Ability to support stanchion setup and stanchion welding.
• Ability to weld components from mechanical drawings, blueprints, and written specifications.
• Ability to interpret weld requirements from blueprints, and written specifications.
• Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various stainless steel alloys.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, procedures, drawings, and blueprints.
• Able to effectively apply lean initiatives.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• Interprets reports and uses job-specific software applications.
• Able to use employee self-service systems to access on-line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e., PMR, TORS, e-mail).
• Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Job Requirements:

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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