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Overview

EMD Electronics is seeking experienced Welders to support projects within the US, focusing on TIG Lathe and Orbital welding in a manufacturing environment. The company is dedicated to advancing digital living through high-tech materials and services in various industries.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a TIG Lathe and Orbital welder to assemble job orders.
  • Perform orbital GTAW tube welding, assembly, and installation of mechanical components.
  • Check raw materials and quantities against a bill of materials.
  • Perform inspection and general tool maintenance.
  • Apply welding symbols and maintain proper sequence of assembly.
  • Use computer interface for reading P&ID and mechanical diagrams.
  • Work with supervision to adjust weld parameters.
  • Maintain all required certifications under applicable codes.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 1+ years of hands-on TIG Lathe or Orbital welding experience.
  • Self-starting and motivated with good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
  • Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and engineering drawings.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Scheduled Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with potential overtime.
  • Must support a travel schedule of up to 80% to 90%.

Benefits

Health Insurance
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How this job compares in Chandler, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Chandler, AZ currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$31/hr across 8 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 Chandler, AZ

We're tracking 52 other active welding openings in Chandler, AZ right now, from 21 different employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 394 other active welding openings from 181 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chandler, or widen the search to Arizona.

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

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (29), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (22), and EZARC (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tolleson at $38/hr, Tempe at $32/hr, and Phoenix at $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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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