ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
BUSINESS:   CIRCOR Portland Valve
LOCATION:   WARREN MA
DIRECT REPORTING: Production Supervisor
FUNCTIONAL REPORTING: Operations

TITLE: WELDER

POSITION DETAILS
Position Summary
Perform diversified arc, SMAW, GTAW and acetylene duties on production, salvage or maintenance parts for both Navy and Commercial product.
Principal Activities
Produce a variety of high quality welds utilizing GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (Stick) welding processes. X-ray quality welds will be required for specific joints, applications, and welder performance qualifications.
Perform welding using a 2-axis tilt and rotate positioners.
Perform production and repair welding to castings, forgings, piping, and plate made from a variety of alloys including, but not limited to, Carbon Steel, 70/30 Copper Nickel, Nickel-Copper, Stainless Steel, Inconel, and HY-80.
Perform welding of a verity of different joint types, including Full Penetration single-bevel joints with backing, or double-bevel joints without backing, Piping and Socket seal, Cladding for corrosion resistance, and Hardfacing for wear resistance.
Assemble parts and weld joints together with care and safety.
Perform pre-weld and in-process welding inspections.
Ability to identify machining discrepancies or welding and casting defects.
Assist in troubleshooting problems, determining causes, and requesting for repair documentation as needed.
Verify one’s own work for compliance with the requirements and report any deviations from specifications to management.
Complete all necessary documentation and work in strict compliance with company and customer procedures and policies.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following company 5-S practices.
Assist department head as needed.
Accomplish manufacturing and organization goals by completing tasks as required.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
3 to 5 years’ experience in producing high quality welds in pipe and plate, or training equivalent
3 to 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment (or training equivalent).
Experience welding on U.S. Navy product or vessels would be a plus.
Successful completion vocational training, or a Welding certification program, or the equivalent in proven experience required (Previous employer certifications).
Excellent proficiency with GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (stick) welding processes are required.
Must be attentive to detail
Ability to read blueprints per AWS A2.4, drawings, and specifications necessary
Basic reading and math skills required
U.S. Citizen is required for DOD requirements.

Education & Experience
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/ Minorities/ Veterans/ Individuals with Disabilities