Welder - Very Skilled - Root GTAW
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Manufacturing / Production
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG
Overview
Welder - Experienced, Open Root GTAW. VPE Thermal, a subsidiary of Vacuum Process Engineering, is a world-renowned leader in microchannel heat exchanger design and manufacturing. Our company serves a wide range of industries with commercial products including power, chemical processing, oil/gas, nuclear and renewable energy with state-of-the-art heat exchangers. We maintain a strong culture of internal R&D with exciting projects using cutting edge manufacturing technology and design/analysis tools to invent the heat exchangers of tomorrow.
Our current team at VPE Thermal is offering an opportunity for an experienced pipe and pressure vessel welder with a strong background in GTAW and FCAW processes. Must be very skilled in open root GTAW with multi-passes using light to heavy wall thicknesses. Must be a team player and productive.
As a welder at VPE Thermal, your primary role will include interpreting engineering blueprints and written instructions and turning them into welded hardware.
Duties include:
- Layout/fit weldments according to specifications.
- Perform GTAW and FCAW processes in all positions including 6G.
- Weld mainly with stainless steel, thicknesses ranging from 1/16 inch to 1-1/2 inch.
- Perform open root GTAW with purge in 6G position. Understand and weld according to WPS specifications.
- Follow manufacturing routing instructions.
- Weld prep components including working with band saw, lathe, plasma cutter.
- NDE Testing includes Dye Penetrant, UT, and Helium Leak Detection.
- Rig and manipulate parts for position welding.
- 3 years' experience or combination of experience and welding degree
- Understanding of geometry, dimensional tolerances
- Forklift operation.
- Crane operation.
Employment Type:
Full Time
Years
Experience:
3 - 5 years
Salary: $30 - $35 Hourly
Bonus/Commission:
Yes
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