Taco Family of Companies

Manufactures hydronic pumps, valves, heat exchangers

Welder A

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFall River, MA, USA$35.15 - $37.85

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must pass American Society of Mechanical Engineers Section IX welding tests covering FCAW/GMAW and SAW processes; steel-to-steel, steel-to-stainless, and stainless-to-stainless materials; flat, horizontal, and vertical positions; with or without backing; and small-pipe diameter in the rotated horizontal position.
Requires at least 3 years of welding experience using drawings, specifications, charts, and welding equipment.
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively apply them to assigned work.
Must be able to navigate multiple windows in the company Enterprise Resource Planning system to access production and resource data.
Must be able to perform repetitive work requiring constant alertness or activity, including standing and lifting for extended periods and sometimes working at heights up to 10 feet.
Must manage time effectively to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes.
Must use judgment to comply with instructions, solve problems, and resolve minor technical issues without guidance.
Minimal or no travel is required.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of standardized and customized welding duties on standard and nonstandard parts, including less complex custom weldment fit-up using gas metal arc welding and flux-cored arc welding processes.
Works mostly independently using drawings, specifications, Welding Procedure Specifications, and verbal instructions.
Uses various types of welding equipment and common hand and power tools.
Fits up and fully welds tank and heat exchanger subassemblies, including standard and custom fabrications, with minimal guidance by reading and interpreting standard and custom part drawings.
Performs final welding operations on complex weldments fitted up by others.
Performs extensive final welding operations for long periods in awkward positions or at elevated heights.
Uses flux-cored arc welding and gas metal arc welding, with or without backing, in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions on steel and stainless-steel materials.
Welds full-penetration welds on small-diameter pipe using the gas tungsten arc welding process.
Uses a scissor lift when needed to access welding work at heights.
May perform more complicated welding and fit-up with various equipment, with assistance and supervision.
Reads and interprets applicable Welding Procedure Specifications and welding variables, ensuring all specified parameters are followed.
Monitors work quality, makes corrective adjustments, and reports equipment malfunctions, defective materials, or unusual conditions to a supervisor.
Maintains necessary records, completes transactions in the Enterprise Resource Planning system, and accesses the company intranet for work instructions as needed.
Maintains a neat, clean, and orderly work area and observes safety regulations and practices.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Desired Qualifications

Graduation from a welding and fabrication vocational or technical training program is preferred.
Twelve months of experience in a pipe, pressure-vessel, or structural welding shop is preferred.

We feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
A need to create and to innovate

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: On-site

Position Summary

The Welder A performs a variety of standardized as well as customized welding duties on standard and nonstandard parts. Performs less complex custom weldment fit up using the gas metal arc welding/flux cored arc welding (GMAW/FCAW) welding processes. Must be proficient in numerous Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) including small pipe qualification and various welding positions.

Measures of Success:

Full understanding of relevant Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and the ability to follow all parameters within.
Timely completion of all welding operations within the operational time limits and according to Taco’s quality protocols.
Capability of welding fillet and groove welds without backing in both the horizontal and flat positions.
Ability to resolve minor welding and fit-up issues with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Works mostly independently using drawings, specifications, WPS and verbal instructions.
Uses various types of welding equipment and a variety of common hand and power tools.
Performs fit up and fully welds a variety of tank and heat exchanger subassemblies including standard and custom fabrications, with minimal guidance, by reading and interpreting standard and custom part drawings.
Performs final welding operations on complex weldments that have been fit up by others.
Performs extensive final welding operations for long periods of time in awkward positions or at elevated heights.
Uses FCAW/GMAW welding process, with or without backing, in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions, on both steel and stainless-steel materials.
Welds full penetration welds on small diameter pipe using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process.
Uses a scissor lift when needed to access welding work at heights.
With assistance and supervision, may perform more complicated welding and fit up, using various equipment.
Reads appropriate Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and is capable of interpreting welding variables and assures that all parameters within the WPS are adhered to.
Monitors quality of work makes corrective adjustments and reports equipment malfunctions, defective materials or other unusual conditions to Supervisor.
Maintains necessary records, completes transactions within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and accesses company intranet as needed for work instructions.
Maintains work area in neat, clean, and orderly condition and observes all safety regulations and practices.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX welding tests with the following variables:
- FCAW/GMAW and SAW processes
- Steel-steel, steel-stainless, stainless-stainless material
- Flat, horizontal and vertical positions
- With or without backing
- Small pipe diameter in rotated horizontal position
3+ years of welding experience using drawings, specifications, charts and welding equipment
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively apply to assigned work
Ability to navigate multiple windows in company ERP system to access production and resource data
Ability to perform repetitive work requiring constant alertness or activity and including standing and lifting for extended periods of time sometimes at height of up to 10 feet
Ability to manage time effectively to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes
Requires judgment to comply with instructions, solve problems, and the ability to solve minor technical issues without guidance
Minimal/No travel required

Preferred:

Graduate of a welding and fabrication vocational or technical training program
12 months experience in a pipe, pressure vessel or structural welding shop

Work Environment

This position works primarily in a production floor environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas.

This position reports into the site every day.

This position has no direct reports.

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and certifications.

Salary range

$35.15—$37.85 USD

Benefits

With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.

Taco employees benefit from a company that:

Provides competitive salaries and benefits
Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
Believes in sharing profits with its employees
Is mindful about family, health and well-being
Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
Embraces and celebrates diversity

#TacoComfortSolutions

Salary range 35.15 - 37.85 USD

About the Company

Taco Family of Companies

Manufactures hydronic pumps, valves, heat exchangers

Taco provides hydronic and water-driven solutions for HVAC, plumbing, and industrial markets. Its products include pumps, valves, tanks, heat exchangers, and advanced controls that move, store, and regulate water to transfer heat and meet system needs. The company supports customers through expert guidance, training, and ongoing service, ensuring installation and operation meet specs across residential, commercial, agriculture, mining, and other sectors. Taco differentiates itself through its long history (since 1920), global reach, reliable partnerships with wholesalers, contractors, engineers, and OEMs, and a culture focused on collaboration, dependability, and sustainability. Its goal is to deliver dependable, cost-effective solutions that drive customer success and reduce environmental impact by applying tested technologies and strong service with a “no excuses” approach.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Cranston, RI
Founded: 1920

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Taco Family of Companies

See more jobs