TIG Welder
Job Location:
North Kingstown, RI - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 26 - 34
Posted:
7 October 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline:
4 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The TIG Welder performs precision GTAW/TIG welding fabrication fitting and repair of carbon steel stainless steel nickel alloys and other specialty metals. Responsibilities include producing high-quality welds while controlling heat penetration distortion and weld appearance. The position requires the ability to read blueprints weld symbols WPS/weld data sheets and operation travelers. May also perform MIG/GMAW FCAW tack welding plasma cutting and torch cutting as required. Must successfully complete Company-required welding qualification/testing including 2G and 2F qualifications.
What You Will Do
- Perform GTAW/TIG welding and other welding processes including GMAW/MIG FCAW and tack welding in accordance with WPS weld data sheets blueprints and work instructions.
- Select appropriate filler materials electrodes tooling and welding parameters based on material type and job requirements.
- Set up parts using fixtures weld benches turntables and other equipment to ensure proper fit-up and alignment.
- Prepare weld joints by cleaning and removing oil dirt rust burrs and other contaminants.
- Perform fillet groove butt and full-penetration welds on carbon steel stainless steel nickel alloys and other specialty metals.
- Control heat input penetration weld profile and distortion to produce high-quality welds free from cracks porosity burn-through and other defects.
- Inspect completed welds and verify dimensions using measuring tools such as calipers micrometers gauges squares and measuring tapes.
- Grind clean blend and repair welds as necessary to meet blueprint and quality requirements.
- Perform plasma cutting torch cutting and weld repair operations as required.
- Safely operate cranes hoists carts dollies and forklifts to move materials and completed parts.
- Maintain welding equipment tooling fixtures and work areas in a clean safe and organized condition.
- Follow all established operating procedures quality standards and safety requirements and report or assist in correcting workplace hazards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Supervisor.
What You Will Have
- Experience performing TIG/GTAW welding on stainless steel nickel alloys and other specialty metals.
- Experience with full-penetration groove welds and multi-pass TIG welding.
- Experience with back-purging and controlled shielding of stainless steel and alloy welds.
- Experience working from formal Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
- AWS ASME military aerospace pressure vessel or other applicable welding certifications/qualifications are preferred where relevant to Company products.
- Experience working in a quality-controlled manufacturing environment with documented weld procedures and inspection requirements.
About Company
Manufacturer and solutions provider of precision-engineered pipe joining products, valves, and related services for the entire construction project lifecycle.