Welder

$52,000 - $62,400/Yr

Aerotek - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Shawnee, KS

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The TIG Welder position involves performing various welding tasks using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) techniques. The role requires interpreting welding procedures, fabricating parts from drawings, and ensuring compliance with maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of welding principles, particularly in carbon steel and stainless steel, and will be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment following 5S practices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) principles and practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) principles and practices.
• Demonstrate the basic knowledge of Oxy-Acetylene set-up.
• Interpret written welding procedures.
• Interpret and fabricate parts from drawings and welding symbols.
• Demonstrate compliance to equipment preventative maintenance (PM) program.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Welding Inspection and testing principles and practices.
• Maintain the 5S rules and practices in assigned work center.
• Perform robotic welding.
• Complete all other functions/responsibilities assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Minimum experience of 3 to 5 years of welding at least 4 hours per day.
• Education in welding is preferred.
• Ability to MIG and TIG weld to pass X-ray.
• Understanding of Piping code is a big plus.
• Experience with 2-hole flanges and holding tight tolerances.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic welding knowledge of carbon steel and stainless-steel material.
• Experience with robotic welding.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health advocacy
• Employee assistance programs
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discounts