TIG Welder I - 2nd Shift

Ametek, Inc. • Aurora, IL

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About The Position

The TIG Welder lays out, measures, and aligns metal workpieces before welding using straightedges, rules, and calipers. The role includes cutting and deburring metal components and assessing welds to ensure they are clean, error-free, and compliant with relevant welding codes. The welder follows standard work and company procedures, supports quality and continuous-improvement efforts, maintains an organized work area, and operates the tools and equipment needed to perform assigned work. The position is for the second shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Windows.
• Basic math skills and ability to use basic measurement equipment, including a ruler, scale, calipers, and tape measure.
• Ability to use hand tools such as wire strippers, pliers, and wrenches.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and stand for long periods.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Follow current Standard Work and remain accountable for the quality of work performed.
• Identify out-of-standard and nonconforming conditions and alert the Team Lead and/or Supervisor for remediation.
• Identify sources of waste in the workflow and work with the Team Lead or Supervisor to eliminate them.
• Identify and propose ideas to improve safety, quality, throughput, and teamwork.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area using 5S methods.
• Continuously learn job skills within the workflow or plant to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Perform work according to area and AMETEK procedures and code of conduct.
• Execute standard work, seeking support from others for complex tasks.
• Operate the Value Stream workstation.
• Fit, set up, and operate tools and equipment necessary to execute standard work; perform TIG welding proficiently.
• Maintain all standard weld qualifications (SST, CS, and SST to CS).
• Assess and resolve simple problems during standard work, seeking support from others for complex tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Lay out, measure, and align metal workpieces before welding using straightedges, rules, and calipers.
• Cut and deburr metal components.
• Assess welds to ensure they are clean, free of errors, and in accordance with relevant welding codes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED