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Overview

Our client is a leading chemical manufacturer located just south of Boston, MA, committed to supplying high-quality, sustainable fatty acids and glycerin to the North American market. They are seeking a skilled Permanent Pipe Welder (TIG) with a strong background in welding carbon steel and tig root to join their dynamic team in the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

  • Performing TIG welding operations on carbon steel pipes in accordance with specified procedures and standards.
  • Interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications to understand the welding requirements and set up the welding equipment accordingly.
  • Conducting inspections of welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws and ensure adherence to quality standards.
  • Maintaining and repairing all welding equipment and fixtures.
  • Adhering to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of protective equipment.
  • Collaborating with the team to troubleshoot and solve welding issues.
  • Ensuring work is done accurately and efficiently to minimize waste and downtime.
  • Participating in ongoing training and development opportunities to maintain current knowledge in the field.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in TIG welding, specifically with carbon steel and tig root.
  • A proven track record of interpreting and following blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of safety standards and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot welding issues.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy items.
  • A valid welding certification would be a significant advantage.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • On-site 24/7 Fitness Center
  • Tools and Uniforms Provided
  • Annual Boot Allowance
  • Annual Merit Increases and Bonuses

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
401k
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How this job compares in Quincy, MA

Pay in context

At roughly $36/hr, this posting sits about 20% above the $30/hr median for welding jobs across Massachusetts — toward the top of a $27–$39/hr middle band drawn from 23 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 70% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Quincy, MA

Quincy, MA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across Massachusetts as a whole we're tracking 36 other active welding openings from 29 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Massachusetts.

Jobot currently has 1 other opening live in Massachusetts, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Massachusetts at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Boston, MA (4), Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. (3), and Waste Connections (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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