Welder 2

Watts Water•Hutchinson, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Production team, the Welder II performs welding and fabrication activities for the manufacture of boilers, pressure vessels, and boiler room equipment. The role requires competency in multiple welding processes, independent work with minimal supervision, and serving as a resource for less experienced welders through guidance, technical support, training, and mentoring. The position has no direct supervisory responsibility and reports to the Production Supervisor. It is an onsite role in Hutchinson, Kansas, with no travel anticipated. Scheduled work hours will be communicated by the manager. The Welder II works with carbon steel and other assigned materials, following engineering drawings, ASME Code requirements, Welding Procedure Specifications, and company standards. The role includes setting up and operating welding and fabrication equipment, preparing and fitting components, inspecting completed welds, supporting production and quality goals, maintaining certifications, and following safety and quality requirements. The position requires work in a manufacturing facility and may involve heat, sparks, welding fumes, noise, and moving equipment, as well as use of required personal protective equipment. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant welding experience. Watts offers competitive compensation, medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and educational reimbursement. These benefits apply to permanent roles and not internship roles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, pressure vessel, or industrial environment.
Demonstrated competency in MIG (GMAW) and Stick (SMAW) welding processes.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedures.
Ability to accurately use tape measures, levels, squares, and other measuring devices.
Experience performing weld fit-up, joint preparation, and fabrication activities.
Experience meeting established quality and production standards with minimal supervision.
Strong verbal communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work effectively with peers, supervisors, Quality Control personnel, and production teams.
Experience with welding safety practices and manufacturing quality requirements.
Ability to successfully pass welding qualification tests as required.
Must establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete applicable background checks and pre-employment testing.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, reach, and twist regularly throughout the workday.
Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms.
Ability to use both hands and arms to operate welding equipment, grinders, and hand tools.
Ability to perform precision welding and fabrication work for extended periods.
Ability to accurately read drawings, weld symbols, measuring devices, and work instructions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including welding helmets, gloves, flame-resistant clothing, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
Ability to work in environments with exposure to heat, sparks, welding fumes, noise, and moving equipment.
Ability to maintain regular, dependable, and reliable attendance.
Punctuality and dependability; flexibility and ability to adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Adherence to Watts personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process, and ability to maintain productive, collaborative relationships with other employees.

Nice To Haves

Current qualifications in FCAW (Duo-Shield), GTAW (TIG), and/or SAW (Submerged Arc Welding).
Experience welding pressure vessels, boilers, tanks, heat exchangers, or similar fabricated equipment.
Knowledge of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualification requirements.
AWS certification or equivalent industry-recognized welding credentials.
Previous experience training, mentoring, or leading other welders.
Technical or vocational education in Welding Technology or a related field.
Experience using overhead cranes, positioners, and other fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

Weld carbon steel and other assigned materials according to engineering drawings, ASME Code requirements, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and company standards.
Weld pressure-retaining and structural components using approved welding procedures and techniques.
Set up and operate welding equipment, grinders, positioners, and other fabrication tools.
Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, fabrication drawings, and work instructions.
Perform fit-up verification and ensure weld preparations meet quality and code requirements.
Inspect completed welds for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
Work across required welding processes, including SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and other qualified processes.
Assist with troubleshooting welding issues and recommend corrective actions.
Complete work within established quality and productivity standards to support production goals.
Maintain welding certifications and obtain additional qualifications as required.
Train and mentor entry-level welders on welding techniques, safety practices, equipment operation, and quality expectations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Follow company safety policies, procedures, Quality Control requirements, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Demonstrate Watts values of Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, and Transparency.
Assume other projects and duties as assigned by management.