TIG Welder - 2nd Shift

Crane Company•Montgomery, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 2nd shift position, Monday-Friday, 4:30 PM to 3:00 AM, with training completed on day shift. The welding technician in this role is responsible for all Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) applications required to meet customer demand within the Conroe facility. The position requires the ability to demonstrate exceptional weld quality for thin-wall stainless steel tubing in all positions, along with an understanding of dimensional drawings, component preparation, fitment, and joining according to internal procedures for both internal and customer-approved designs. Operation of automated welding equipment and training of other employees on automated processes will also be required.

Requirements

Minimal high school education.
Currently or previously maintained an ASME Section IX certification in GTAW for 316L stainless or be able to demonstrate ability to pass certification during interview weld examination.
Ability to ASME certify and weld to 1G-6G position on ½ inch – 6-inch pipe.
Ability to support development of WPS & WPQR procedures as required in this department.
Three or more years’ experience with GTAW welding stainless steel and/or completed equivalent technical school training.
Fabrication experience and the ability to work from dimensional drawings, sketches are required.
Five or more years' welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
Simple computer skills required (Excel, Word).
Ability to translate and communicate professionally and through email necessary.

Nice To Haves

Horizontal manual lathe and/or manual machining experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and visually inspect all components, understanding dimensions and design requirements prior to welding for compliance to work order specifications.
Assemble fabricated designs prior to final welding to the correct components as called by the work order and tube/weld pipe complete in accordance with the manufacturing procedures.
Assemble and tack weld fittings and special products using manual and/or automated welding techniques.
Weld fittings and special products completely in accordance with current ASME BPVC weld procedures and customer-supplied specifications.
Maintain, calibrate, and set up welding units to comply with welding procedures, considering correct filler wire, compressed gas, and appropriate pressure settings to weld in accordance with internal procedures and ASME welding procedures.
Use 2D dimensional reading skills to interpret engineering or customer-supplied drawings and specifications.
Use ability to read measuring instruments including tape measure, rulers, calipers, and micrometers.
Verify protective shielding and restricted area signs are in place before welding. Use Andon lights while welding is in process.
Set up and safely operate the plasma-arc cutting torch in accordance with manufacturing procedures.
Perform material handling functions inside of weld cell applicable to consumable parts, fittings, tubing, and other components.
Understand, promote, and work to meet OSHA and Crane safety practices.