Burt Process Equipment

Overview

The High Purity Stainless Steel Welder Foreman is responsible for leading the high-purity welding team and performing advanced welding work as needed. This role ensures that operations meet strict quality and cleanliness standards for high-purity stainless steel systems while promoting a safe and efficient fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and support the daily activities of high-purity stainless steel welders.
• Assign tasks, monitor workflow, and ensure projects meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Perform advanced GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG) welding on high-purity stainless steel tubing, piping, and components as needed.
• Ensure all welding is performed in accordance with approved weld procedures, drawings, and customer specifications.
• Oversee proper material preparation, fit-up, purge procedures, and cleanliness requirements for high-purity systems.
• Review weld quality and provide guidance to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Train, mentor, and support welders to promote skill development and consistent workmanship.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, and quality teams to resolve fabrication or welding issues.
• Ensure proper documentation, weld logs, and traceability requirements are completed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience welding stainless steel in a high-purity or sanitary fabrication environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in GTAW (TIG) welding on thin-wall stainless steel tubing and piping.
• Experience performing sanitary and orbital welds.
• Previous leadership, lead welder, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and isometric drawings.
• Strong understanding of purge welding, contamination control, and high-purity fabrication practices.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, semiconductor, or food & beverage process systems.
• Welding certifications (AWS, ASME, or equivalent).
• Experience with orbital welding equipment and programming.
• Familiarity with ASME BPE or sanitary welding standards.
• Must be able to operate a forklift safely.
• Ability to stand, bend, and work in a fabrication environment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and precision required for welding tasks.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• PTO

Additional Information

• Manufacturing environment
• Must be able to handle varying levels of stress
• Must contribute to a positive working environment
• Must be a team player
• Work Location: In person
• Ability to Commute: Cromwell, CT 06416 (Required)