Welder - Level 2

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium 10%

2nd shift

Job summary

Swagelok's Order Fulfillment Center in Solon, OH is seeking a welder who can learn and operate multiple welding and test processes including TIG welding, leak detection, and associated inspection gauges. The role requires following certification tests and adapting to low-volume work while maintaining Swagelok's quality standards.

You will collaborate with engineers to define welding processes, read prints, and verify measurements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of welding experience.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• EN ISO 9606-01 qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily / weekly PM.
• Identifies / corrects welding - fabrication issues including finish, dimensions, alignment and defects.
• Welds common process sheet parts with appropriate setup.
• Meets production target times and follows certification tests.
• Passes required ASME / ISO qualifications.
• Reads and interprets prints and specifications for parts.
• Uses measuring tools to verify grooves, angles, and gaps.
• Interprets WPS and PQR as needed.
• Lays out and secures parts per specifications using measuring devices.
• Selects equipment and welding methods based on metallurgy and geometry.
• Inspects and verifies welding quality during assembly.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Shop math

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

EN ISO 9606-01 qualified

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• EN ISO 9606-01 qualified

Shift: 2nd shift

Facility: (Order Fulfillment Center) 29495 F.A. Lennon Drive, Solon OH 44139

Salary Grade: Hourly D (D)

This position is eligible for a 10% shift premium

Postition Summary:

The position requires the ability to learn and operate multiple types of welding and test equipment (Tig welding, welding power supplies, leak detection equipment, borescope, buffing/grinding equipment, and appropriate inspection gauges). The position also requires the ability to learn system assembly operations and pass certification testing for operations such as fitting assembly, tube bending, leak testing, Tig welding, and others. The ability to correct and identify problems and make appropriate judgment calls based on experience is required. The welder must demonstrate a high attention to detail that is balanced by the ability to meet production demands. In addition, the associate needs to be comfortable working with low volume orders that do not provide a high degree of standard work, without sacrificing the high Swagelok quality standards. Many projects must be made to the print within the limits of the certification assembly programs and require working with engineers and others to define the welding / assembly process while the work is being done.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs daily / weekly PM
• Identifies / able to correct when there is a problem with the welding - fabrication issues including external finish, internal / external dimensions, concentricity / alignment / angularity and material defects
• Understands and has the ability to weld common process sheet parts.
• Demonstrates the competency to successfully complete the set-up within the targeted time and successfully achieves production target times
• Passes required ASME / ISO qualifications
• Able to identify visual criteria and features for all applicable parts
• Can use the schedule to make decisions
• Demonstrates solid shop math skills
• Understands and applies the proper welding principal relationships.
• Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, ruler, digital protractor, height gage, bore scopes and functional gages
• Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques
• Able to interpret WPS and PQR
• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments
• Able to hydrostatic pressure test weld assembly’s
• Understanding of Saws / tube cutting equipment.
• Ability to cut and bend tubing to drawing.

Education and/ or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of applicable Welding experience
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• EN ISO 9606-01 qualified
• Coded stainless steel TIG welder with experience using stainless.

Critical Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Self Confidence
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Resilience
• Customer Focus
• Service Orientation
• Transparency
• Optimism
• Achievement
• Reliability
• Integrity
• Flexibility
• Accountability
• Written and verbal communication

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with applicable standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards.
• Good vision: must be able to sustain effective visual inspection throughout a shift period.
• Manual handling: able to perform the manual handling requirements of the role.
• Have appropriate manual dexterity to be able to properly work safely.
• Ability to safely operate the crane and lifting equipment/straps