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TIG WelderFabricator

Niowave

Job Location:

Lansing, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

TIG Welder/Fabricator

Who we are

We are a team of scientists engineers technicians and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration curiosity and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts cornhole ping-pong chili cook-offs and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life not just a living.

Who you are

You have a precise nature and embrace attention to detail. You value utilizing your hands and brains to ensure first-time quality for accurate and on-time results. Words that describe you are efficient effective problem solver and mechanically savvy. You also embrace keeping busy by running multiple machines and keeping up to date with emerging information and shifting priorities offering suggestions to improve process flows. You get great satisfaction from producing high-quality products in a timely manner. Your job satisfaction comes from maintaining high standards of safety and quality and working in a collaborative way with engineers and designers.

What you can expect to work on

This position will work with various types of metals with various thickness: stainless steel copper carbon steel and aluminum. This position is also conducting fabrication involving laying out cutting fitting measuring and welding metals to create the desired shape or object.

Set up welding machines based on the job at hand or using a welding procedure specification
Read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine the specific welding requirements
Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards
TIG weld steel aluminum copper and stainless steel components
Follow create and help maintain welding procedure specifications
Operate machinery such as forklifts and cranes
Perform minor equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities
Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency
Uphold all ISO and OSHA standards

What you need to succeed

High school diploma/GED
Basic computer skills
Basic math skills including addition subtraction multiplication division fractions and decimals
Ability to perform simple shop math convert decimals to factional equivalents and fractions to decimal equivalents
5 years of TIG welding experience
Basic familiarity with MIG TIG or Stick welding
Experience with steel aluminum titanium copper and stainless steel
Experience with breaks shears drill press manual lathe and manual Bridgeports highly preferred
Ability to read simple blueprints and follow work instructions
Basic OSHA safety training
Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork Courage Integrity and Upright Zeal
Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization appreciates the history of current state know how and when to make suggestions as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state
Understands your own communication and learning styles can assess others styles and is able to find the right path to best connect with colleagues
Demonstrates skilled mechanical aptitude & technical documentation skills
Possesses ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
Demonstrates good problem solving and decision-making skills
Displays good interpersonal written and oral communication skills
Is self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail

Great to have

Associates degree/technical school
8 years of TIG welding experience
Proficiency with MIG TIG or Stick welding
Experience with steel aluminum titanium copper and stainless steel
Experience with breaks shears drill press manual lathe and manual Bridgeports highly preferred
Ability to read blueprints drawings calipers tape measures and angle gauges
Knowledge of raw materials quality control costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Completion of a welding certificate program or vocational training

Other things to note

Full-time position
The companys standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts
This position will have regular working hours Monday - Friday within the standard operating hours
There is an expectation of adjusting working hours outside the standard hours to meet operational requirements as needed
Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the role

Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your background and experience as it relates to this position.

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