Welder B - 2nd shift

Watts Water Technologies•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Watts is hiring a Welder B specializing in GMAW/GTAW to build components used in manufacturing. The role performs complex welding fabrication, including fitting up, tack welding, and completing final welds on ASME pressure tanks. The welder must use the qualified Weld Procedure Specification (WPS) and ensure products meet applicable code specifications and approved engineering drawings. This position reports to the Lead man of the designated area and is based onsite on the manufacturing floor at Watts’ Fort Worth, Texas location. The role uses shop kiosks and involves less than 5% travel for activities such as company or offsite training and offsite repairs. Scheduled work hours are communicated by the manager. The position requires following applicable ASME rules, building parts to work instructions and engineered production drawings, and welding duplex stainless steel and carbon steel. The Welder B also handles materials, maintains tools and safety equipment, supports inspections and inventory reviews, and provides guidance to less-experienced colleagues. Advancement to Welder A requires a 6G pipe test.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Three years of experience in welding fabrication; ASME experience is a plus.
Current forklift license; training and certification are issued by Watts.
Ability to use and understand dimensional tools, including tape measures, calipers, and weld gauges.
Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
Ability to follow instructions.
Good communication skills.
Ability to pass a 2G GMAW welding test.
Ability to pass a 2G GTAW welding test.
Initiative to self-train and advance to Welder A; a 6G pipe test is required for advancement.
Punctuality and dependability.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Ability to maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
Ability to stand for long periods, lift and carry up to 40 pounds, push and pull up to 150 pounds, and move around the manufacturing floor.
Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and a welding hood, including a forced-air induction welding hood.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of ASME pressure vessel fabrication experience.
Combination welder experience (GMAW and GTAW).
Experience with duplex stainless steel and/or welding exotic materials.
Fanuc robot programming and operation experience.
Lincoln Electric welding machine experience, including setting, adjusting, and programming.
ASME experience.

Responsibilities

Pull parts listed on the bill of material (BOM) and check them against blueprints and work orders.
Follow rules required by ASME Section 1, Section IV, HLW, and Section VIII Division 1.
Build parts according to work instructions and engineered production drawings.
Perform duplex stainless steel and carbon steel welding.
Check tools and perform preventive maintenance; change out consumables and assist with tool maintenance.
Check overhead cranes, complete daily crane safety logs, and use cranes and/or forklifts for material handling.
Assist with parts inspections and inventory reviews.
Attend regular safety meetings and training.
Gather, clean, and inspect safety gear.
Organize and clean the work area daily.
Provide guidance and answer questions for colleagues with less experience.
Take responsibility for other projects and duties assigned by supervisors, managers, or other applicable company management teams.
Work in accordance with Watts’ values, policies, procedures, standards, and cultural beliefs.