Welder B - 2nd shift
Listed on 2026-01-29
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Manufacturing / Production
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Fabrication
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Scope of Position
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Welder B - GMAW/GTAW. Responsible for building components used in the manufacturing process. Performs complex tasks related to welding fabrication. Fit up, tack weld and final weld out of ASME pressure tanks. This position is responsible for ensuring that all welding is completed with the qualified Weld Procedure Specification (WPS). To ensure that product is built to required code specifications and approved Engineering drawing.
This position reports to the Lead man of the designated area. This role is based at our Fort Worth, Texas. This position will be on the manufacturing floor and will be responsible for utilizing the Kiosks located throughout the shop.
Primary Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Pulls parts listed on the bill of material (BOM) and checks against blueprints and work orders.
- Follows rules that are required by ASME Section 1, Section IV, HLW, and Section VIII Division 1.
- Builds parts according to working instructions and engineered production drawings.
- Performs duplex stainless steel and carbon steel welding.
- Checks all tools and performs preventive maintenance.
- Changes out consumables and assists with the maintenance of tools.
- Check overhead cranes to ensure they are functioning properly. Complete daily crane safety logs.
- Utilizes crane and/or forklift for material handling.
- Assists with the inspection of parts and inventory reviews.
- Attend regular safety meetings and training.
- Gathers, cleans, and inspects safety gear.
- Organizes and cleans work area daily.
- Provides guidance and answers questions for colleagues with less experience.
- Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Supervisors and/or managers and other applicable Company management teams.
- Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)
- Travel Requirements:
Less than 5% of travel. Examples of travel:
Inner company training, Offsite training, offsite repairs.
Required Qualifications
- High School or equivalent.
- 3-year experience in welding fabrication. ASME experience a plus.
- Requires a current forklift license (Training and Certification issued by Watts)
- Ability to use and understand dimensional tools including tape measure, calipers, and weld gauges.
- Aptitude to read blueprints and welding symbols.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to pass a 2G GMAW Welding Test
- Ability to pass a 2G GTAW Welding Test
- Initiative to self-train and advance to Welder
A. 6G pipe test required for advancement.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3-5 years ASME pressure vessel fabrication experience
- Combination welder (GMAW, GTAW)
- Experience with Duplex Stainless Steel and/ or welding Exotic materials.
- Fanuc robot programming and operation.
- Lincoln Electric welder machine experience. Setting, adjusting and programming.
General Applicable Company Competencies
- Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
- Punctuality and dependability.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
- Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
- Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
- Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs:
Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
Working Conditions While performing the job duties,…
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