Welder 2

Watts Water Technologies•Hutchinson, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder II is part of the Production team and performs welding and fabrication activities for the manufacture of boilers, pressure vessels, and boiler room equipment. The role requires competency across multiple welding processes and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The Welder II may provide guidance, technical support, training, and mentoring to Welder I employees and new team members, but has no direct supervisory responsibility. The position reports to the Production Supervisor and is onsite at the company’s Hutchinson, Kansas location. No travel is anticipated. The work includes welding carbon steel and other assigned materials in accordance with engineering drawings, ASME Code requirements, Welding Procedure Specifications, and company standards. The role also involves operating welding and fabrication equipment, interpreting drawings and work instructions, verifying fit-up and weld preparation, inspecting completed work, supporting production and quality goals, maintaining qualifications, and following safety and quality requirements. The position is performed in a manufacturing facility. Physical demands include standing and walking for extended periods; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; regularly bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and twisting; working on ladders, scaffolding, and elevated platforms; and performing precision welding for extended periods. The role requires the use of personal protective equipment and may involve exposure to heat, sparks, welding fumes, noise, and moving equipment. Scheduled work hours will be communicated by the manager.

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 with weld fit-up, joint preparation, and fabrication activities.
Experience meeting 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 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; lift and carry up to 25 pounds; and regularly bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, reach, and twist.
Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms and to operate welding equipment, grinders, and hand tools with both hands and arms.
Ability to perform precision welding and fabrication work for extended periods and accurately read drawings, weld symbols, measuring devices, and work instructions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work around heat, sparks, welding fumes, noise, and moving equipment.
Ability to maintain regular, dependable, and reliable attendance.
Punctuality, dependability, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Adherence to company policies, procedures, process standards, and Watts’ cultural beliefs; 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, and company standards.
Weld pressure-retaining and structural components using approved 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.
Verify fit-up 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.