Welder IV

Dakota Systems, Inc.; Dracut (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Systems, Inc. is seeking a Welder IV for our in-house machine shop in Dracut, MA.

The position demands a technical welding diploma and at least 6 years of experience in manufacturing settings, with strong arc and TIG welding skills and blueprint reading. You will interpret schematics, set up power supplies, and perform structural and specialized welds across stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum, while maintaining equipment and safety standards to ensure quality and customer

Qualifications

• Requires technical diploma in welding and 6+ years of related experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams and weld symbols.
• Capable of performing TIG and arc welding in multiple positions.

Responsibilities

• Performs electric arc, inert gas and heliarc welding in multiple positions on structural components.
• Interprets blueprints, specifications and diagrams to determine welding processes and requirements.
• Performs specialized TIG welds and structural welds as needed.
• Maintains welding equipment and ensures proper setup of power supplies and parameters.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety standards in the workshop.

Skills

Arc welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Welding in multiple positions

Education

Technical diploma in welding

Tools

Arc welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

Calipers / micrometers

Acorn Table

Job description

We are adding a Welder IV position in our Machine Shop. You should have a technical diploma in welding along with at least 6+ years of like experience, preferably in manufacturing. The work week is M-F, in-house, 7:00-3:30. The rate range is $36.00- $38.00 depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of electric arc, inert gas and heliarc welding in flat, horizontal and vertical and overhead positions on structural apparatus or metal precuts including pre-heated, stress-relieved work requiring root penetration which may be subject to Magnaflux, x-ray or pressure-tight welding test
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process, including weld requirement symbology
• Perform specialized complex, TIG welds (hand)
• Perform structural welds
• Maintain regular checks on welding equipment ensuring that machines are operating properly
• Work towards Dakota welder certification training
• Plan work and selects proper tools working within precise limits or standards of accuracy
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects
• Work with all materials including stainless steel, carbon, and aluminum
• Set up and calibrate power supply with the correct welding program
• Weld together metal components of products such as piping systems, pipe and tube or structural shapes, using arc and arc gas welding equipment
• Understand weld logs
• Perform complex welding re-work
• Manipulate parts to match print and dimensional specifications
• Complete parts to acceptable standards ensuring customer satisfaction
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques
• Work with fixturing, Acorn Table, and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
• Work with conventional and precision measuring instruments
• May conduct process and peer inspection
• Expert knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various stainless steel alloys, aluminum, and some exotic materials