Welder A

Watts Water Technologies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

10 paid holidays and PTO

Professional development opportunities

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Welder A to build vessels and components using GMAW/GTAW. You will read blueprints, follow ASME codes, and fabricate pressure vessels to meet engineering drawings.

This on-site role may be on 1st or 2nd shift, with safety and quality as priorities. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of welding fabrication experience on ASME pressure vessels, reads blueprints, and holds GMAW/GTAW certifications in 2G/6G positions.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• 3+ years welding fabrication on ASME pressure vessel.
• Ability to read measuring tools (tape, calipers, weld gauges).
• GMAW and GTAW certification in 2G and 6G positions.

Responsibilities

• Welds on tanks, heat exchangers and subassemblies using GMAW or GTAW.
• Follows ASME Section 1, IV, HLW, and VIII DI-1 requirements.
• Builds parts per drawings and BOM.
• Gathers parts and sets up work area; operates list of tools and equipment.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

GMAW

GTAW

Welding equipment

Lincoln Electric welder

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

Welder A - GMAW/GTAW Responsible for welding materials to build vessels or components as specified by blueprints and work orders. Layout and use arc cutting equipment and fit up parts per engineered production drawing. Fabricate pressure vessels and other parts using GMAW and GTAW processes. This position is responsible for ensuring that all welding is completed with the qualified Weld Procedure Specification (WPS). To ensure that product is built to required code specifications and approved Engineering drawing. This position reports to the Value Stream Supervisor of the designated area. This role is based at our Fort Worth, Texas location and may be placed on our 1st or 2nd shift. This position will be on the manufacturing floor and will be responsible for utilizing the Kiosks located throughout the shop.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Welds on tanks, heat exchangers and subassemblies using GMAW or GTAW processes.
• Follows requirements provided by ASME Section 1, Section IV, HLW, and Section VIII Division 1.
• Builds parts according to working instructions and engineered production drawings.
• Performs duplex stainless steel and carbon steel welding.
• Reviews the work order, bill of material (BOM), and blueprints to understand the job details.
• Gathers parts and chooses appropriate tools and equipment to set up work area.
• Performs grinding, fitting-up, fixturing parts, sanding and welding per design drawing.
• Moves products through the area with equipment such as a forklift and/or overhead crane.
• Changes out consumables and handles upkeep on tools such as sharpening tungsten etc.
• Keeping time and inventory in Epicor.
• Cleans up area and equipment daily.
• Attends safety training and department meetings.
• Provides guidance and training for co-workers with less experience.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Supervisors and/or managers and other applicable Company management teams.
• Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)

Travel Requirements

Less than 10% of travel. Examples of travel: Inner company training, Offsite training, offsite repairs.

Required Qualifications

• Required to follow and abide by company safety policies.
• High School or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in welding fabrication on ASME pressure vessel.
• Ability to use and read measuring tools such as tape measure, calipers and weld gauges.
• GMAW and GTAW certification in 2G and 6G positions.
• Aptitude to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proficient personal computer and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to follow instruction provided by Leadman and Supervisor.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre‑employment testing as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of ASME pressure vessel fabrication experience
• Combination welder (GMAW, GTAW)
• Ability to weld small diameter pipe in all positions.
• Experience with Duplex Stainless Steel and/ or welding Exotic materials.
• Fanuc robot programming and operation.
• Lincoln Electric welder machine experience.
• Setting, adjusting and programming. knowledge and skills to determine and/or apply established procedures/techniques and ensure safety standards are met.
• On occasion you may need to design and build fixtures to meet product needs.
• Ability to think outside the box to provide new processes and procedures to increase efficiency across the work cells.

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.
• Demonstrate behaviors aligned with Watt's values: 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 Fort Worth, Texas location. 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 150 pounds. Ability to physically move around 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, safety glasses, welding hood including a forced air induction welding hood. 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.

Benefits

• 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 $1.9billion global company, listed on the NewYork 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, a 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