Welder I

AMETEK, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled TIG Welder to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will fabricate and assemble parts using advanced welding techniques, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Your expertise in reading blueprints and performing fit-ups will be crucial as you work with various materials, including aluminum and stainless steel. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for precision and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in TIG Welding required.
• Must pass weld test for aluminum and stainless steel.

Responsibilities

• TIG weld aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel based on blueprints.
• Set up welding jobs and ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

TIG Welding

Blueprint Reading

Troubleshooting

Attention to Detail

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding Equipment

Air Powered Tools

Measuring Tools

Job description

Business Unit: Maintenance & Repair North America

Posting Date: Jan 31, 2025

Job Description:

Position Summary:

• Fabricate and assemble parts through the use of welders, cutters, shapers, and measuring tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• TIG weld thin gauge aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel based on specifications of the blueprints and/or drawings.
• Set up welding jobs based on the work specifications at hand.
• Read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.
• Must be able to perform their own fit-ups on units they are building.
• Must be comfortable using air powered tools such as die grinders, cut-off tools, belt sanders, and air drills.
• Must be able to comprehend manuals and blueprints.
• Must be able to read calipers and other measuring equipment.
• Observes all safety and security procedures.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Education:

• High school Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in TIG Welding.
• Welding of Aerospace parts preferred.
• Experience welding Stainless, Aluminum, and Inconel.
• Experience with performing own fit-ups.
• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience welding to AWS D17.1 preferred.

Qualifications:

• Must pass weld test for appearance, penetration, bend, and x-ray on aluminum and stainless steel.
• Strong troubleshooting knowledge down to component level using measuring gauges and test equipment.
• Strong ethical work habits.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, vendors, and customers.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.

Typical Working Conditions:

• Work will be conducted mostly indoors in a “shop” type environment.
• Exposure to heat or cold will mostly be limited to when walking outdoors or if bay doors have been opened to allow for shipping and receiving activities.
• The use of PPE such as safety glasses and safety toed shoes are required in designated working areas.

Essential Physical Tasks:

Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds including the use of pneumatic and manual lifting devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other:

• Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
• Travel: 0%
• Relocation is not available for this position.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Salary Minimum: $55,000

Salary Maximum: $55,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].