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Overview

The Welder 1 at Smith+Nephew performs welding and fabrication activities for the manufacture of medical devices using GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) processes. This role requires close supervision and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Operate welding equipment, including GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG), for medical device fabrication.
  • Perform simple measurements using tools such as micrometers, angle finders, and calipers.
  • Read and understand blueprints for fabrication and welding processes.
  • Complete required documentation according to company policies and quality requirements.
  • Follow applicable FDA, QSR, and international standards and regulations.
  • Work effectively in a team environment through clear communication and participation.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in products and manufacturing processes.
  • Follow established safety and workplace cleanliness practices.
  • Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas, performing simple maintenance as required.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous welding, fabrication, manufacturing, or related experience preferred.
  • Experience in a medical device or regulated manufacturing environment is a plus.
  • Ability to perform GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) welding.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Ability to perform simple measurements using micrometers, angle finders, and calipers.
  • Ability to follow established manufacturing, quality, safety, and documentation procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Good communication and listening skills.
  • Attention to quality, safety, equipment care, and workplace cleanliness.

Benefits

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

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Oklahoma City, OK

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Oklahoma currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$30/hr across 47 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 Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City, OK currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Oklahoma as a whole we're tracking 96 other active welding openings from 59 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Oklahoma City, or widen the search to Oklahoma.

The most active employers in Oklahoma at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Alfa Laval (8), Hayden Industrial (6), and Pro Mechanical Services (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 $29/hr, Tulsa at $27/hr, and Broken Arrow 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 TIG 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. 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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