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Overview

As a Welder II at Alfa Laval, you will perform various welding activities, including grinding and using different welding torches to fabricate or repair products according to blueprints. The company emphasizes innovation and personal growth while contributing to vital areas such as energy and water.

Responsibilities

  • Read blueprints and instructions to understand weld procedures.
  • Operate a MIG welding machine to weld headers.
  • Use oxyacetylene torches to preheat heads and cut openings.
  • Perform layout and fit-up of non-ASME code water jacket headers.
  • Complete preventive maintenance checklist and perform routine machine maintenance.
  • Provide needed materials to various workstations.
  • Operate crane and hoist to load and unload heads.
  • Assist Team Lead or Team Manager with tasks and training.
  • Crosstrain in other areas/departments as needed.
  • Maintain a clean work area during and at the end of each shift.
  • Prioritize safety and adhere to company-wide safety policies.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Must pass Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) if working on stainless steel.
  • Minimum 1 year of professional experience related to manufacturing.
  • Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • 1 year experience using MIG and flux core welding and oxyacetylene/sub arc torches preferred.
  • Successful completion of the G Welder test.
  • Overhead crane and hoist experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Position located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and/or Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
  • Candidates from the US or with an established presence in the area are prioritized.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Broken Arrow, OK

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Oklahoma currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$29/hr across 56 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Broken Arrow, OK

We're tracking 12 other active welding openings in Broken Arrow, OK right now, from 5 different employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Oklahoma as a whole we're tracking 98 other active welding openings from 58 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Broken Arrow, or widen the search to Oklahoma.

Alfa Laval currently has 5 other openings live in Oklahoma, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Oklahoma at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are HireCall (6), American StaffCorp Job Board (6), and Welding Shop in Tulsa, OK (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Oklahoma, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Catoosa at $28/hr, Tulsa at $26/hr, and Claremore at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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