Welder

American Access•Alamo, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aluminum TIG Welder fabricates, welds, and finishes aluminum components and assemblies for American Access accessibility products, including modular wheelchair ramps, platforms, landings, and handrails. The role produces clean, structurally sound welds that meet blueprint and quality standards on products used by people with limited mobility. The welder sets up and operates GTAW (TIG) equipment and works with aluminum alloys in multiple forms and welding positions. The role also involves preparing and fitting materials, inspecting and finishing work, assembling products, maintaining equipment, documenting production and quality information, and following safety and housekeeping requirements.

Requirements

Ability to pass a company aluminum weld test before hire.
Working knowledge of AC balance, amperage control, and filler and tungsten selection for aluminum.
Proficiency with basic measuring tools and fabrication hand and power tools.
Basic shop math, including fractions and decimal conversions.
High school diploma or GED.
Reliable attendance and ability to work steadily in a production setting.

Nice To Haves

AWS D1.2 (Structural Welding Code – Aluminum) certification or equivalent.
Experience fabricating ramps, railings, platforms, trailers, or other structural aluminum products.
Completion of a welding program at a technical college such as TCAT.
Aluminum MIG (GMAW) experience with a spool or push-pull gun.
Forklift certification or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate AC and pulsed GTAW (TIG) equipment to weld aluminum alloys such as 6061 and 6063 in sheet, plate, tube, and extrusion.
Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and work orders to determine dimensions, tolerances, and weld sequence.
Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions, producing full-penetration, porosity-free welds with consistent bead appearance.
Clean and prepare base metal, including degreasing, removing oxide with dedicated stainless brushes, and ensuring proper joint fit-up.
Select and maintain tungsten, filler rod such as 4043 or 5356, cups, and shielding-gas settings for each job.
Fit, tack, clamp, and fixture parts using jigs to maintain squareness and limit heat distortion.
Inspect work visually and with measuring tools, and rework defects before parts move forward.
Grind, sand, and finish welds to the cosmetic standard required for customer-facing products.
Assemble ramp sections, landings, handrails, and platforms; assist with final assembly and packaging as needed.
Accurately record production counts, scrap, and quality issues on job paperwork.
Perform routine maintenance on welders, torches, and hand tools, and promptly report equipment problems.
Keep the work area clean and organized, and prevent cross-contamination between aluminum and steel.
Follow safety rules, OSHA requirements, and company policies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.