Job Description
Job DescriptionA day in the life
You clock in, put safety first, and head straight to the drawings. Your day starts by reviewing blueprints, engineering schematics, and specifications to understand materials, weld types, and positions. You take precise measurements, plan the layout, and choose the best process—often TIG or MMA—based on the job at hand.
With the plan in place, you prep the work. You stage components, bevel and clean edges with an angle grinder, and align parts using squares, rulers, and calipers. Fixtures and clamps hold everything true. Then you weld—manual or semi-automatic—in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions, producing clean, structurally sound beads. When machines or components need repair, you gap-fill and restore function with careful technique.
Throughout the day, you examine welds and joints to verify quality, looking for flaws and ensuring they meet internal standards and specifications. You finish by maintaining welding equipment so it’s ready and safe for the next assignment.
What you’ll do
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine job requirements.
- Measure accurately to plan layouts and procedures.
- Select appropriate welding equipment and techniques for each project.
- Prepare and set up components using angle grinders and other fabrication tools.
- Align and clamp workpieces using calipers, rulers, and other measuring devices.
- Weld components using manual or semi-automatic processes in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
- Repair machinery and components through welding and gap filling.
- Inspect welded surfaces and assemblies for defects and compliance with quality standards.
- Keep welding equipment in safe, reliable working condition.
How you’ll work
This role has no direct reports. You operate independently day-to-day while collaborating closely with teammates to meet production schedules and quality goals. You’re comfortable working with potentially dangerous equipment and strictly follow safety protocols. A steady hand, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of different metals and their properties are essential.
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of professional welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with multiple welding techniques and equipment (e.g., TIG, MMA).
- Skilled with electrical and hand tools, including squares and calipers.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and engineering drawings.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong hand–eye coordination.
- Proficient in English (oral and written).
- Completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship program.
Preferred qualifications
- CWI or CRAWL certification.
- AWS Professional Welding Certification.
- Experience with both MIG and TIG.
Physical demands
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Capable of standing for extended periods and performing overhead welding tasks in a physically demanding environment.