Manual Welder

Job Description

STS Aerospace (Kreisler) in Elmwood Park, NJ is looking for a manual TIG welder to join our team. Employee welds metal parts with gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram or work instruction by performing the following duties.

Scope of Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

• Positions parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamps parts together along layout marks.
• Select torch, torch tip and filler rod according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of metal
• Connects regulator valves and hoses to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders, and welding torch.
• Turns regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch and adjusts gas mixture and pressure, to obtain desired flame.
• Holds torch at proper angle to metal and guides along weld joint, applying filler road to molten area to form weld.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Repairs broken or cracked metal objects, fills holes, and builds up metal parts.
• Preheats workpiece in furnace or with torch.
• Lays out, positions, and tack welds workpieces.
• Welds along vertical or overhead weld lines.
• Scarfs or grooves weld prior to applying filler metal.
• Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter.
• Cleans or degreases parts.
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to operate machine equipment according to job instructions or training

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

Compensation: 23 to N/A (USD) (HOURLY)