Professional Placement Services

Overview

PPS is seeking an experienced and talented Welder Level IV to join our state-of-the-art semiconductor industry fabrication facility in Phoenix, AZ. The Welder IV will be responsible for MIG and TIG welding on a diverse array of products, held to tight tolerances per AWS codes and symbols.

Responsibilities

• Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job.
• Plans details of working procedure and tools and material requirements.
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment.
• Assumes responsibility and care of assigned tools and equipment.
• Observes and practices safety procedures and policies.
• Performs advanced welding activities with minimum instructions and supervision.
• Interprets complex blueprints, manufacturing drawings, and written work instructions.
• Sets up welding equipment in accordance with the appropriate weld process specifications.
• Completes weldments to the applied AWS welding code and blueprint requirements.
• Positions weldment details using fixtures, jigs, tape measure, square, rule, and caliper.
• Utilizes material handling equipment in conjunction with the welding task.
• Performs minor maintenance on job-related equipment.
• Attendance is an essential job function.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• Two year vocational welding program or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in welding.
• Understanding of the use of measuring devices, such as micrometers, calipers, and tapes.
• Qualified to read blueprints.
• Strong understanding of TIG/MIG welding procedures and processes.
• Must have experience working with steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and AWS welding symbols.
• Ability to perform welds that pass a visual inspection and destructive test.
• Basic math skills; must be able to perform conversions and basic calculations.
• Knowledge of welding machines and setup.
• Ability to operate hand/air tools and electric grinders.