Welder - Very Skilled - Open Root GTAW

Welder – Experienced, Open Root GTAW

VPE Thermal, a subsidiary of Vacuum Process Engineering, is a world-renowned leader in microchannel heat exchanger design and manufacturing. Our company serves a wide range of industries with commercial products including power generation, chemical processing, oil/gas, nuclear and renewable energy with state-of-the-art heat exchangers. In addition to commercial products, we maintain a strong culture of internal R&D with exciting projects using cutting edge manufacturing technology and design/analysis tools to invent the heat exchangers of tomorrow. Our current team at VPE Thermal is offering an opportunity for an experienced pipe and pressure vessel welder with a strong background in GTAW and FCAW processes.

Must be very skilled in open root GTAW with multi-passes using light to heavy wall thicknesses.

Must be a team player and productive.

Pay Range: $25-35+ per hr. (depending on experience)

Job Description:

As a welder at VPE Thermal, your primary role will include interpreting engineering blueprints and written instructions and turning them into welded hardware. Duties include:

· Layout/fit weldments according to specifications.

· Perform GTAW and FCAW processes in all positions including 6G.

· Weld mainly with stainless steel, thicknesses ranging from 1/16 inch to 1-1/2 inch.

· Perform open root GTAW with purge in 6G position.

· Understand and weld according to WPS specifications.

· Follow manufacturing routing instructions.

· Weld prep components including working with band saw, lathe, plasma cutter.

· NDE Testing includes Dye Penetrant, UT, and Helium Leak Detection.

· Rig and manipulate parts for position welding.

Required Experience:

• 3 years’ experience or combination of experience and welding degree

• Understanding of geometry dimensional and tolerances

Desired Experience:

• Forklift operation.

• Crane operation.

Please send resume and cover letter to Tom Bingham (tomb@vpei.com) to apply. The email should have “VPE Thermal Application – YOUR NAME” as the subject.