Weld Operator - Hot Wire GTAW

Overview

NobelClad is a world leader in explosion welding and is seeking a Weld Operator - Hot Wire GTAW.

The Weld Operator will fit together and overlay weld metal components using precision Hot Wire GTAW welding equipment including robotic processes in accordance with procedures. Operate manual SMAW, GTAW and GMAW welding equipment as necessary to complete parts. Requires a broad knowledge of welding technology and considerable welding experience.

This position reports to the Weld Overlay Manager.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements will include:

- Represent NobelClad locally.

- Follow all safety, environmental, and 5S rules, regulations, and requirements.

- Ability to read, interpret and work from documents and drawings such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and welding procedure specifications (WPS’s)

- Prepare metal surfaces and components for welding by cleaning, cutting, grinding, or fitting parts together according to engineering drawings and specifications.

- Set up, operate, and maintain specialized automated hot wire GTAW (TIG) weld overlay systems, ensuring proper functionality and longevity.

- Continuously monitor the weld overlay process and make real-time adjustments to ensure a clean, defect-free weld in accordance with the job requirements.

- Visually inspect and perform liquid penetrant inspection on completed welds for defects and perform necessary repairs or rework, ensuring all work meets job requirements.

- Use ruler, scale protractor, templates, straight edge, plumb line and micrometers.

- Develop and qualify welding parameters to qualify procedures per ASME Section IX as needed.

- Must meet production schedules and quality specifications.

- Identify and report material defects and welding problems.

- Maintain inventory of expendables and consumables to support weld operations.

- Perform 5S activities. Clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment.

- Initiate the repair of unsafe equipment; equipment needing unscheduled periodic maintenance.

- Operate overhead cranes, jibs, forklifts, trucks, and other equipment necessary.

- Required to work other operations as needed .

Experience in the following areas will also be a plus:

- Familiarity operating automated hot wire GTAW (TIG) weld overlay systems.

- Experience with performing nickel alloy and stainless-steel weld overlay on pipe and fittings.

- Plasma Cutter, Shear, overhead cranes, forklifts.

- Shop mathematics and blueprints.

- Welding, fitting, and cutting skills.

- Welding certifications

- Experience with robotic welders is a plus.

- Critical thinking skills

- Mechanical aptitude

- Basic computer proficiency

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) 4% Match

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Profit sharing

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Experience:

- Welding: 5 years (Required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (Required)

- Night Shift (Preferred)

- Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Mount Braddock, PA 15465: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person