Welder

Chart, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA contributions

FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental pay

401k with company match

Job summary

Chart, Inc. designs cryogenic equipment and seeks a skilled TIG welder to join our fast-paced fabrication shop.

You will read blueprints, interpret schematics, and weld stainless steel piping for cryogenic systems, while maintaining strict quality control and safety standards. You will operate and maintain welding equipment, conduct pre- and post-weld inspections, and collaborate with teammates to troubleshoot fabrication challenges in a temperature-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of TIG welding experience, preferably in pipe welding with stainless steel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TIG welding certifications (certifications encouraged).
• Strong understanding of welding processes, metallurgy, and the behavior of stainless steel in demanding applications.
• Proficiency with measuring instruments, such as calipers and micrometers, to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel pipes used in cryogenic systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine welding specifications.
• Ensure welds meet strict quality control and safety standards, particularly for cryogenic applications.
• Operate and maintain welding equipment, including torches, gas systems, and other related tools.
• Conduct pre-weld and post-weld inspections to ensure structural integrity and compliance with project requirements.
• Work collaboratively with team members to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during fabrication.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Measuring instruments

Tools

TIG welding equipment

Orbital welding equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

At Chart, we design and build some of the world’s most advanced cryogenic equipment—that’s how our "Cooler By Design®" tagline was born. But it’s not just our technology that’s cool. It’s our people. We solve complex problems as a team, making us truly Cooler Together. And with the addition of Howden to the Chart family, we’re Stronger Together, too. Our customers don’t simply bring us equipment specs—they bring us challenges. That’s where you come in. From concept and design to installation and commissioning, you’ll help create solutions that support a wide range of industries and applications.

• Launching rockets into space
• Delivering Nexus of Clean™ solutions for clean water, clean power, clean food, and clean industrials
• Powering the carbonation in your favorite fast-food beverage
• Making nitro coffee and even nitro ice cream possible

What Will You Do?

• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel pipes used in cryogenic systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine welding specifications.
• Ensure welds meet strict quality control and safety standards, particularly for cryogenic applications.
• Operate and maintain welding equipment, including torches, gas systems, and other related tools.
• Conduct pre-weld and post-weld inspections to ensure structural integrity and compliance with project requirements.
• Work collaboratively with team members to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during fabrication.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

• Fast-paced fabrication shop and on-site project settings.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, including cold environments associated with cryogenic systems.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks requiring standing, bending, and working in confined spaces for extended periods.

Your Experience Should Be...

• Minimum of 2 years of TIG welding experience, preferably in pipe welding with stainless steel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TIG welding certifications (certifications encouraged).
• Strong understanding of welding processes, metallurgy, and the behavior of stainless steel in demanding applications.
• Proficiency with measuring instruments, such as calipers and micrometers, to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with cryogenic systems or high-precision piping assemblies.
• Familiarity with orbital welding equipment and techniques.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards, such as ASME and AWS.

Our Benefits Package...

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer contributions to an HSA account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage
• Up to two weeks of parental pay
• 401k retirement savings plan including a company match