Welder TIG

Berry Metal Company; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Metal Company seeks a TIG Welder to join our La Porte, IN team onsite. The TIG Welder – BOF Tip Welding Specialist performs high-precision welding on BOF tips and related components, requiring advanced TIG skills and experience with high-heat, wear-resistant materials.

Ideal candidates bring rebuild/weld experience, strong blueprint reading, and a proven ability to produce defect-free welds in a production setting; safety, teamwork, and quality are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical welding certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years welding experience in steel mill, foundry, or heavy manufacturing.
• Direct BOF tip welding or rebuild experience with strong blueprint-reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG (GTAW), build-up, and repair welding on BOF tips and related components.
• Read blueprints, weld procedures, drawings, weld symbols; ensure quality standards.
• Inspect welds for accuracy, penetration, and defects; perform rework as needed.
• Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, and fitting components prior to welding.
• Operate welding equipment, positioners, and grinders safely while monitoring heat input.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality minded

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Time management

Production deadlines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical welding certification

Tools

GTAW TIG welding

BOF tip welding

Grinders

Welding equipment

Job description

About Berry Metal

Berry Metal Company is recognized as the world's leading designer and manufacturer of steelmaking furnace technologies for the iron and steel industry. We achieve excellence in customer satisfaction by providing superior quality and value in products and services that improve the targeted steelmaking processes in the categories of Blast Furnace, Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF), and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF). Berry Metal strives to foster a culture that promotes an awareness of our customers' needs and perspectives. We recognize the importance of each employee's commitment to quality and the successful achievement of our customers' goals.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a TIG Welder to join our team onsite in our La Porte, IN facility. The TIG Welder – BOF Tip Welding Specialist is responsible for performing high-precision welding on Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) tips and related components. This role requires advanced TIG welding skills, attention to detail, and experience working with high-heat, wear-resistant materials. The ideal candidate has a strong background in rebuild/repair welding and can consistently produce high-quality, defect-free welds in a production or repair environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform TIG (GTAW), build-up, and repair welding on BOF tips, nozzles, and related components, including worn or damaged parts, to restore functionality

• Read and interpret blueprints, weld procedures, technical drawings, weld symbols, and welding specifications to ensure quality standards are met

• Inspect welds for accuracy, penetration, and defects; perform rework as needed

• Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, and fitting components prior to welding

• Operate welding equipment, positioners, and grinders safely and efficiently while monitoring heat input and distortion to ensure component integrity

• Collaborate with supervisors, engineering, quality, and production teams to meet production goals, project requirements, and deadlines

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with company and OSHA standards

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical welding certification preferred

• A minimum of 2 years of welding experience in a steel mill, foundry, or heavy manufacturing environment.

• Direct experience with BOF tip welding, rebuild, or similar high-wear components with strong blueprint-reading skills and knowledge of weld symbols.

• Experience welding stainless steel, high-alloy, and heat-resistant materials

• Experience producing code-compliant welds on tight-tolerance, complex assemblies and passing required certification tests

• Strong attention to quality, troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, time management, and production deadlines

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Regular standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 60 pounds

• Frequent use of hands for tools, welding equipment, and measuring instruments

• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity required

• Ability to work in confined spaces, awkward positions, or elevated areas

• Must wear required PPE including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, respirator, and protective clothing

• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Exposure to noise, heat, sparks, fumes, and other fabrication environment conditions

Company Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability

• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Program

• Flexible schedule

• Ongoing training and development