First Shift TIG Welder

Location: East Haven, CT

Position: First Shift TIG Welder
Shift: 1 Hours: 7AM-4:00PM
Type: Full-Time | Mode: Direct Placement
Pay Scale: $25-30hr | Industry: Manufacturing

Seeking a skilled individual to fabricate products by preparing, executing, and completing GTAW (TIG) and GMAW-P (MIG Pulse) welds in accordance with blueprints and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Utilize TIG or MIG Pulse processes to weld stainless steel components (304 & 316).

  • Interpret and implement drawings, blueprints, sketches, specifications, and tolerance requirements.

  • Perform welding in various positions including flat, vertical, and overhead.

  • Monitor fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, shrinking, or distortion.

  • Operate hand and power tools such as angle grinders, TIG welders, and MIG welders.

  • Select appropriate filler rods based on base metal specifications.

  • Prepare workpieces by grinding or cutting edges for proper fit.

  • Identify equipment malfunctions or defective materials for resolution.

  • Adhere to safety procedures and OSHA standards consistently.

  • Adapt to changing tasks and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications & Skills

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

  • Preferably hold welding certifications.

  • At least 3 years of GTAW & GMAW-P welding experience with blueprint reading abilities.

  • Experience with modular fixturing is advantageous.

  • Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math calculations.

  • Demonstrates effective work with minimal supervision.

  • Quick learner with a motivation to enhance skills.

  • Strong focus on detail.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

  • Mandatory use of required PPE (safety shoes, glasses, gloves, etc.).

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent sitting, standing, twisting, bending, and repetitive hand/wrist movements.

  • Occasional walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, and overhead reaching.

  • Regularly lift and carry up to 10 lbs; frequently up to 50 lbs; occasionally over 50 lbs.

  • Occasional pushing/pulling of various weights.

  • Continuous simple grasping, fine manipulation, and tool use; occasional gross grasping.

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