Welder 2

Watts Water; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts Water in Hutchinson, KS seeks a Welder II to support the Production team in welding and fabricating boilers, pressure vessels, and boiler room equipment. The role requires independent work with limited supervision and mentoring of newer welders.

The position emphasizes ASME code compliance, weld quality, and safety. Candidates should have 2+ years of welding experience, proficiency in MIG and Stick processes, and the ability to read fabrication drawings and weld symbols.

Qualifications

• Two years welding experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and welding procedures.
• Competency in MIG and Stick welding processes.
• Experience with weld fit-up and fabrication activities.
• Ability to train and mentor entry-level welders.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding of carbon steel and other materials per drawings and ASME standards.
• Weld pressure-retaining and structural components using approved procedures.
• Set up and operate welding equipment and fabrication tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety policies.
• Mentor and train junior welders as needed.

Skills

MIG (GMAW) and Stick (SMAW) welding

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Quality-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Positioners

Overhead cranes

Gages and measuring tools

Job description

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.

Scope of Position:

This skilled and experienced welder, as part of the Production team, will be responsible for performing welding and fabrication activities for the manufacture of boilers, pressure vessels, and boiler room equipment. The Welder II demonstrates competency in multiple welding processes, works independently with minimal supervision, and serves as a resource for less experienced welders by providing guidance, technical support, and on-the-job training.

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility but may assist with training and mentoring Welder I employees and new team members.

This position reports to the Production Supervisor. This role is onsite and based in Hutchinson, KS.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform welding of carbon steel and other assigned materials in accordance with engineering drawings, ASME Code requirements, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and Company standards.
• Weld pressure-retaining and structural components utilizing approved welding procedures and techniques.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, grinders, positioners, and other fabrication tools.
• Read, interpret, and execute work based on blueprints, weld symbols, fabrication drawings, and work instructions.
• Perform fit-up verification and ensure weld preparations meet quality and code requirements.
• Inspect completed welds for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Work across multiple welding processes as required, including SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and other qualified processes.
• Assist with troubleshooting welding issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support production goals by completing work within established quality and productivity standards.
• Maintain welding certifications and obtain additional qualifications as required.
• Train and mentor entry-level welders on welding techniques, safety practices, equipment operation, and quality expectations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, Quality Control requirements, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Demonstrate Watts values of Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, and Transparency.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by management.

Travel Requirements: None anticipated.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, pressure vessel, or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated competency in MIG (GMAW) and Stick (SMAW) welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedures.
• Ability to accurately use tape measures, levels, squares, and other measuring devices.
• Experience performing weld fit-up, joint preparation, and fabrication activities.
• Experience meeting established quality and production standards with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Experience working effectively with peers, supervisors, Quality Control personnel, and production teams.
• Experienced in welding safety practices and manufacturing quality requirements.
• Ability to successfully pass welding qualification tests as required.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete applicable background checks and pre-employment testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current qualifications in FCAW (Duo-Shield), GTAW (TIG), and/or SAW (Submerged Arc Welding).
• Experience welding pressure vessels, boilers, tanks, heat exchangers, or similar fabricated equipment.
• Knowledge of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualification requirements.
• AWS certification or equivalent industry-recognised welding credentials.
• Previous experience training, mentoring, or leading other welders.
• Technical or vocational education in Welding Technology or a related field.
• Experience using overhead cranes, positioners, and other fabrication equipment.

General Applicable Company Competencies:

• Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability t