Position Overview

Primary responsibility of the Welder is to provide welding support for the Germantown facilities, especially the Main Street plant.  Process piping repairs and installations are a key function of this position.  Responsible for assisting with other welding needs from maintenance and production.

Job Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs stainless piping, valves, platforms, guards, and other equipment
• Knowledge of grinding and torch techniques
• Complete sanitary piping and fitting as required
• Fit and weld stainless steel piping from .049 to .120 wall using GTAW (TIG) welding
• Repair stainless steel valves, tanks, and other equipment as require GTAW
• Ensure compliance with plant safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements while following company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Responsible for routine maintenance and inventory of tools and test equipment to ensure work resources are ready and available at time of service request
• Document work performed in company’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Determines required equipment and welding methods/techniques required to perform assigned tasks
• Able to communicate effectively with department and internal customers
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of sanitary/process pipe welding experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings to layout and weld pipe to meet design criteria
• Ability to develop, plan, and weld/install small piping projects with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of grinding and torch techniques
• Math skills to calculate pipe fittings to include basic algebra
• Ability to problem solve in situations in which limited standardization exists
• Ability to weld components in a flat, vertical, or overhead position often for extended periods of time
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations and promote an inclusive work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of sanitary pipe/process pipe welding experience in a manufacturing environment
• Completion of a welding course or vocational/technical school education
• Certified Welder (CW) through the American Welding Society
• Completion of an apprenticeship program
• Knowledge of aseptic processes, equipment, and products
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to work from a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) to pass Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ)