1st Shift TIG Welder

1ST SHIFT TIG WELDER NEEDED - FT. WAYNE, INDIANA

A Leading Automotive Supplier in the Ft. Wayne, Indiana area needs a 1st Shift TIG Welder. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Weld & repair all die steels as required. Support maintenance and plant with welding activities as required. Be proficient in all aspects of TIG welding. TIG weld other materials such as aluminum, copper, stainless, etc.

Must be able to work & weld on hot items (up to 900F) for extended periods of time.

TIG welding knowledge and ability is required.

Minimum of 3 years experience TIG welding.

Weld various types of tool steels (A-2, D-2, H-13, S-7, 4140).

Weld repair damaged die sets (Casting & plate steel).

Effectively preheat tool steels in oven to proper temperature.

Weld and repair worn or broken tool steels using the proper filler rod.

Grind grooves in material to weld repair cracked details.

Stress-relieve tool steels during welding process & reheat as required.

Maintain a clean work environment.

Maintain welding equipment and supplies as needed.

Must be available to work overtime as required.

Must be able to manually lift and maneuver details up to 50 lbs..

Must be able to maneuver heavy details using carts, rollers, and hook.

Assist toolroom & maintenance personnel in machine repair, changeover, setup and operation as required.

Safely operate overhead cranes.

Work safely around all other toolroom equipment.

Must be able to read basic measuring tools (Tape measure, scale, calipers, micrometers).

Ability to braze materials is a plus.

Ability to safely operate toolroom equipment is a plus (Mills, lathe, saw, drill press, grinder).

MIG & ARC Weld ability is a plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); journeyman s certification (preferred) and/or equivalent experience.

Machine trades certificate or transcripts from a trade school showing completion of a reasonable amount of class hours in related fields.

Welding Certification is preferred.

TO APPLY:

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to:

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

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