Welder (TIG and Laser)

knowles; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team environment

Job summary

Knowles in Liberty, SC is seeking a welding technician to perform TIG and laser welds on thin gauge sheet steel and aluminum, reading blueprints and callouts to ensure proper fit and weld quality. The role requires good measurement skills with calipers and micrometers, adherence to safety protocols, and teamwork to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Experience with fixturing and alloy properties is valued; standing and movement in a dynamic environment is required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in TIG welding thin gauge sheet steel and aluminum is necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints and callouts.
• Capability to perform high-quality welds and maintain tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality TIG and Laser welds on varied thicknesses (.040” to .25”).
• Read blueprints and welding callouts to ensure correct fit and welds.
• Measure parts with calipers and micrometers to verify tolerances.
• Operate welding and cutting equipment safely following all protocols.
• Collaborate with team to improve manufacturing processes.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Quality welding

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Oxyacetylene torch

Job description

Overview:

Responsible for Welding (TIG and Laser) components with varying thicknesses from .040” to .25”.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform quality welds using TIG and/or Laser processes.
• Knowledge of metals and characteristics of different alloys.
• Read and understand blueprints and welding callouts in designs.
• Use various measuring methods and tools, such as calipers, micrometers, and scales.
• Operate manual welding equipment and flame-cutting equipment such as oxyacetylene torch or similar for cutting, heating, or brazing.
• Conduct assessments to verify critical weld requirements are met.
• Understand fixturing and use of tools to achieve proper fitment of parts prior to welding.
• Proper use of all necessary safety protocols and personal protective equipment
• Communicate effectively to work in a team environment to ensure safe and efficient work and help drive continual improvement.

Job Prerequisites:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Proficient in tig welding thin gauge sheet steel and aluminum is necessary.

Education Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Environment:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.

We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.

One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is$20 - $30 per hour.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.