Welder/Fabricator

NETZSCH Pumps & Systems USA; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life, STD, LTD

401k with Company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

NETZSCH Pumps USA, Exton, PA, is seeking a skilled welder to interpret blueprints, set up welding procedures, and weld components in multiple positions. You will align parts, prepare with grinders, and ensure welds meet specifications while supporting quality inspections.

You will communicate with the factory in Germany or Brazil to learn fabrication methods, operate and maintain welding equipment, and participate in special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a welder with various welding procedures and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and specifications.
• Fluent in English with strong reading and written communication.
• Basic computer skills: Outlook, Word and online portals.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret blueprints, sketches and specifications to plan layout and determine welding procedures.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Operate angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
• Align components using calipers and clamps; weld in multiple positions (vertical, horizontal, overhead).
• Ensure welds meet specs and participate in quality inspections; troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain welding equipment and assist with fabrication initiatives; communicate with Germany/Brazil as needed.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

English fluency

MS Office basics

Tools and measurement

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

NETZSCH Pumps USA is an internationally operated technology company with US locations in Houston, TX and Exton, PA. NETZSCH is the world market leader for Progressing Cavity Pumps that are used in a variety of industrial applications.

Job Description

• Understand and interpret blueprints, sketches and specifications to plan layout and determine correct welding procedures.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Ensure welds meet specifications and standards and participate in quality inspections
• Troubleshoot welding problems and identify solutions
• Maintain and ensure proper operation of welding equipment
• Assist with growing fabrication the department at NPA, making recommendations as necessary.
• Communicate with the factory in Germany or Brazil to gain knowledge on how they are setup to fabricate components in house.
• Assist with other duties and special projects, as assigned

Qualifications

• experience as a welder. Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures
• COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills – the ability to use Microsoft Outlook and Word as well as basic websites or online portals.
• LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must be fluent in English, ability to effectively communicate in-person, in writing, and verbally. Must be able to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.

• OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES: Must be competent and knowledgeable on the use of various machine and hand tools. Must be able to efficiently manage time and work independently with minimal supervision. Must have excellent attention to detail and accuracy in measurement, calculation and execution.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & TRAVEL

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee should understand that he/she may regularly be required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information

NETZSCH offers a full benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k with Company match, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.