TIG Welder

Multimatic•Fort Wayne, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Weld & repair all die steels as required. Support maintenance and plant with welding activities as required. Be proficient in all aspects of TIG welding. TIG weld other materials such as aluminum, copper, stainless, etc.

Requirements

TIG welding knowledge and ability is required.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience TIG welding.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence such as Emails.
Must be able to communicate with co-workers and managers in a professional and precise manner at all times and especially during high pressure situations.
Ability to define problems collect data, establish fact, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to evaluate a situation and consider all the variables without jumping to conclusions based on the most obvious variable and arrive at the real root cause.
The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear.
The associate is required to stay seated for long periods of time while welding.
The associate is required to wear proper clothing and PPE for MIG/TIG welding. (Fire retardant uniform, aluminized welding gloves, welding helmet, steel-toed boots, ear protection)
The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to perform repetitive work tasks.
The associate may need to be available during off hours if needed and assist in emergency situations.
The associate must have the flexibility to work various shift hours and/or extended hours if needed.

Nice To Haves

Ability to braze materials is a plus.
Ability to safely operate toolroom equipment is a plus (Mills, lathe, saw, drill press, grinder).
MIG & arc weld ability is a plus.
Welding certification preferred.
Journeyman’s certification (preferred) and/or equivalent experience.
Machine trades certificate or transcripts from a trade school showing completion of a reasonable amount of class hours in related fields.

Responsibilities

Weld & repair all die steels as required.
Support maintenance and plant with welding activities as required.
Be proficient in all aspects of TIG welding.
TIG weld other materials such as aluminum, copper, stainless, etc.
Must be able to work & weld on hot items (up to 900F) for extended periods of time.
Weld various types of tool steels (A-2, D-2, H-13, S-7, 4140).
Weld repair damaged die sets (Casting & plate steel).
Effectively preheat tool steels in oven to proper temperature.
Weld and repair worn or broken tool steels using the proper filler rod.
Grind grooves in material to weld repair cracked details.
Stress-relieve tool steels during welding process & reheat as required.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Maintain welding equipment and supplies as needed.
Must be available to work overtime as required.
Must be able to manually lift and maneuver details up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to maneuver heavy details using carts, rollers, and hook.
Assist toolroom & maintenance personnel in machine repair, changeover, setup and operation as required.
Safely operate overhead cranes.
Work safely around all other toolroom equipment.
Must be able to read basic measuring tools (Tape measure, scale, calipers, micrometers).