Watts Water Technologies

Overview

Watts is a company dedicated to providing safe, clean water and protecting the planet's resources. The Welder III position involves performing complex welding and fabrication activities for manufacturing boilers and pressure vessels, serving as a subject matter expert in multiple welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced welding of carbon steel and other materials according to engineering drawings and ASME Code requirements.
• Independently complete complex fabrication, fit-up, and welding assignments with minimal supervision.
• Utilize multiple qualified welding processes including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SAW.
• Interpret complex blueprints, weld symbols, and production specifications.
• Verify fit-up quality and joint preparation before welding operations.
• Perform visual self-inspections to ensure weld quality and compliance.
• Troubleshoot welding issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist Quality Control during inspections and audits.
• Support qualification and testing of new welding procedures.
• Provide leadership and training to less experienced welders.
• Assist supervisors in evaluating welding techniques and skill development.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety and quality.
• Maintain required welding certifications and qualifications.
• Complete tasks within established production schedules while maintaining quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all Quality Control requirements and safety regulations.
• Demonstrate Watts’ values of Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, and Transparency.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of welding experience in manufacturing or heavy fabrication.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding processes.
• Current welding qualifications or ability to pass advanced welding qualification tests.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of welding metallurgy and fabrication techniques.
• Experience performing complex weld fit-up and dimensional verification.
• Ability to use precision measuring devices and inspection tools.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills related to welding.
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced welders.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety requirements.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Understanding of applicable laws, codes, and safety practices.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• PTO

Additional Information

• This position is onsite and based in Hutchinson, KS.
• Scheduled work hours will be communicated by the manager.