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We are seeking an experienced TIG Welder to join a manufacturing team producing precision stainless steel food processing equipment and machinery. This position is ideal for a skilled welder with strong GTAW/TIG experience, particularly welding stainless steel, who takes pride in producing clean, high-quality welds and precision-fabricated components.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience TIG welding stainless steel, reading blueprints, fitting and assembling components, and working with precision tools and equipment. Experience producing sanitary or food-grade stainless steel welds is highly preferred.

Shift: Monday- Thursday 4x10 hours per days

• Perform TIG/GTAW welding on stainless steel components and assemblies with a strong emphasis on weld appearance, quality, and consistency.
• Weld stainless steel machinery, frames, components, piping, and assemblies according to specifications and blueprints.
• Set up and operate TIG welding equipment, selecting appropriate settings, tungsten, shielding gas, filler material, and welding techniques for the application.
• Perform welding in flat, vertical, overhead, and other required positions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, weld symbols, measurements, and specifications.
• Fit, position, align, and secure stainless steel parts and assemblies prior to welding.
• Use precision measuring and layout tools such as calipers, rulers, squares, straightedges, and other fabrication equipment.
• Monitor welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, distortion, shrinking, and other defects.
• Produce clean, consistent, and visually acceptable stainless steel welds while maintaining required quality standards.
• Inspect completed welds and components for defects, dimensional accuracy, and conformance to specifications.
• Operate hand and power tools commonly used in welding and fabrication.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and report equipment or process issues to the supervisor or lead.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures, quality standards, and production requirements.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, leads, and other members of the production team.
• Complete assignments accurately and efficiently while meeting production schedules.
• Assist with other fabrication and assembly duties as needed.

• 3–5 years of professional TIG/GTAW welding experience.
• Strong hands-on TIG welding experience with stainless steel is required.
• 3–5 years of blueprint and technical drawing interpretation experience.
• Ability to produce clean, consistent, high-quality stainless steel TIG welds.
• Experience fitting and fabricating metal components and assemblies.
• Ability to understand weld symbols, dimensions, tolerances, and fabrication specifications.
• Strong knowledge of welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a production team.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly and adapt to changing production requirements.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends when required.

• Experience TIG welding 304 and/or 316 stainless steel.
• Experience working with thin-gauge stainless steel.
• Experience producing sanitary, food-grade, or appearance-critical stainless steel welds.
• Experience with stainless steel fabrication and machinery assembly.
• Experience with GMAW/MIG welding in addition to TIG.
• Experience working from detailed fabrication drawings and weld specifications.
• Experience in food processing equipment, industrial machinery, pharmaceutical equipment, or other precision stainless steel manufacturing environments.

• Ability to stand for extended periods while performing welding and fabrication duties.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, and work in various positions.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levels.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move materials weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work safely around welding equipment, machinery, metal components, sparks, heat, fumes, and other manufacturing hazards.
• Proper PPE and adherence to all safety procedures are required.

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EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities

You should be proficient in:

• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder