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Job Description:

Brooks Instrument (www.brooksinstrument.com), an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications, is seeking candidates for a Welder position that will be based at the company headquarters in Hatfield, Pennsylvania (suburban Philadelphia). The company has manufacturing locations in Pennsylvania, Hungary, Malaysia and Korea, and also maintains sales and service offices throughout the world. Our high-tech products are used in laboratory and process applications in end markets such as: oil & gas, petrochemical, medical devices, waste water, life sciences, and analytical instruments. 

Brooks is a division of ITW (Illinois Tool Works), a fortune 200 company. ITW is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. The company has operations in 56 countries and employs over 50,000 employees. These talented employees, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to ITW’s global leadership in innovation. The company is proud of its broad portfolio of nearly 10,000 active patents, and is focused on fully leveraging its highly differentiated business model to deliver solid growth with consistent best-in-class margins and return on capital.

Position Summary
The Welder is responsible for performing precision Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG) on titanium and other specialty alloys within a controlled argon chamber (glove box) environment. This position requires a high level of precision, attention to detail, and adherence to strict cleanliness and quality standards to ensure contamination-free welds that meet engineering and customer specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform precision GTAW/TIG welding of titanium and other specialty metals within a sealed argon chamber (glove box) to maintain an oxygen- and contamination-free environment.

• Set up, operate, and monitor argon chamber equipment, including verifying proper purge cycles, oxygen levels, and chamber integrity prior to welding.

• Prepare and clean materials in accordance with titanium welding requirements to prevent contamination.

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, and manufacturing specifications.

• Assemble, fit, align, and tack components prior to welding.

• Inspect completed welds for quality, appearance, penetration, and compliance with specifications.

• Perform grinding, polishing, and finishing operations as required.

• Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.

• Maintain welding equipment, argon chamber systems, and tools in proper working condition.

• Complete production documentation and quality records accurately.

• Follow all safety procedures related to welding, compressed gases, and manufacturing operations.

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Technical training or certification in GTAW/TIG welding preferred.   Certification of EN ISO 9606.1 is desirable.

• Experience welding titanium or other reactive metals preferred.

• Experience operating or working within an inert gas glove box or argon chamber is highly desirable.

• Ability to read blueprints and welding specifications.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in GTAW/TIG welding techniques.

• Knowledge of titanium welding best practices, including contamination prevention and inert gas shielding.

• Understanding of argon chamber (glove box) operation, oxygen monitoring, and purge procedures.

• Ability to produce precision, high-quality welds that meet stringent quality standards.

• Familiarity with inspection methods, measuring equipment, and manufacturing documentation.

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.

• Manual dexterity required to perform precision welding while working through glove ports in an argon chamber.

• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work safely around welding equipment and compressed gases.

• Visual acuity sufficient to inspect and produce high-quality precision welds.

The opportunity to join a well established (80 years in business) yet dynamically changing organization that works together as a team to meet the challenges of satisfying customers’ needs and managing rapid growth to better compete in a global marketplace.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.