TIG Welder I - 1st Shift 1

Ametek, Inc.•Aurora, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The TIG Welder I is responsible for laying out, measuring, and aligning metal workpieces prior to welding. This role involves cutting and deburring metal components, assessing welds for quality and adherence to welding codes, and following Standard Work procedures with excellence. The position requires identifying and addressing nonconforming conditions, understanding and eliminating waste in the workflow, and proposing improvements for safety, quality, throughput, and teamwork. A clean and organized work area following 5S methods is essential. The role also involves continuous learning of new job skills, performing work according to procedures and code of conduct, and operating Value Stream workstations. Proficiency in TIG welding and standard weld qualifications (SST, CS, SST to CS) is required. The ability to assess and resolve simple problems in standard work execution, with support for complex tasks, is also necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1-3 years’ experience.
Ability to read and write in English.
Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Windows
Basic math skills and ability to use basic measurement equipment (ruler, scale, calipers, tape measure).
Ability to use various hand tools (wire strippers, pliers, wrenches, etc.).
Stooping, kneeling, standing for long periods of time.
Lifting (regularly up to 50 lbs.)
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Layout, measure, and align metal work pieces prior to welding using straightedges, rules, and calipers.
Cut and deburr metal components.
Assess welds to ensure they are clean, free of error and in accordance with relevant welding codes.
Follow current Standard Work with excellence, including accountability for quality of work performed.
Identify all out-of-standard and nonconforming conditions; alert Team Lead and/or Supervisor for remediation.
Understand and identify sources of waste in the workflow and work with Team Lead / Supervisor to eliminate.
Identify and propose ideas to improve safety, quality, throughput, and teamwork.
Execute and maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S methods.
Continuously learn new job skills within the workflow / plant to improve overall effectiveness of the organization.
Perform all work according to area and AMETEK procedures and code of conduct.
Able to execute standard work with support from others on complex tasks.
Able to operate Value Stream workstation.
Fit, setup and operate all tools and equipment necessary to execute standard work.
Proficient with TIG welding.
All standard weld qualifications (SST, CS, SST to CS).
Able to assess and resolve simple problems in execution of standard work with support from others on complex tasks.
Other duties as assigned.