ZipRecruiter is hiring: TIG Welding Technician in Putnam

Overview

Are you passionate about precision and skilled in the art of welding? Join our team as a TIG Welding Technician where you'll utilize your expertise to craft products that meet the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute impeccable welding operations with an emphasis on quality. Validate and inspect all products before passing them for inspection.
• Work efficiently with time constraints while maintaining machinery in optimal state.
• Leverage your TIG welding skills to skillfully assemble metal products, ensuring all tools are returned post-project.
• Communicate challenges to your supervisor and employ strategic problem-solving for typical manufacturing hurdles.
• Lead discussions with colleagues on workflow efficiencies and propose improvements to the Lean process team leader.
• Navigate the E2 management system effectively to align with company guidelines.

Your Contribution

• Adapt to additional responsibilities as required, enforcing safety in all operations.

Expected Outcomes

• Champion project timeline adherence and ensure all deliverables meet customer and quality expectations.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines in every operation.

Essential Skills

• Proven expertise in welding thin gauge material with flawless penetration and aesthetic presentation.
• TIG welding proficiency paired with foundational MIG welding knowledge.
• Mathematical acumen and skill in handling shop tools proficiently.
• Blueprint and technical document literacy relevant to machinery operations.
• A continuous improvement mindset ready to challenge and enhance processes for efficacy.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication capabilities.
• Basic computer skills and inspection gauge knowledge.

Background & Certification

• At least 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience with a valid driver's license.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non Exempt

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

*The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.*

Proficiencies:

• Welding Setups for Production
• Blueprint Reading

Technology:

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• Roll Forming Machine