Job Description

Overview

The Welding Specialist plays a crucial role in our manufacturing process, producing high-quality aluminum welds for various products. The Welding Specialist’s precision, attention to detail, and expertise in TIG welding techniques will contribute to the overall quality and integrity of our final products.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding on aluminum components and parts, adhering to precise specifications and quality standards.
  • Clean, prepare, and assemble materials for welding, ensuring proper fit, alignment, and cleanliness to achieve strong and consistent welds.
  • Produce high-quality welds with minimal defects, ensuring structural integrity and visual appeal of the finished product.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to accurately execute welding tasks as per design and requirements.
  • Maintain and care for welding equipment, including routine checks, adjustments, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of materials and equipment.
  • Inspect finished welds for defects, irregularities, or inconsistencies, making necessary adjustments to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Coordinate with other team members, supervisors, and quality control personnel, to ensure seamless workflow and product excellence.
  • Keep accurate records of work performed, including weld parameters, materials used, and time spent on various tasks.
  • Proactively suggest process improvements and efficiency enhancements to optimize welding procedures and overall productivity.
  • Mentor and assist less experienced welders, sharing knowledge and expertise to elevate the team's skills and capabilities.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of proven experience as a TIG welder, specifically with aluminum materials.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality welds with minimal defects.
  • Solid understanding of welding techniques, metallurgy, and aluminum welding characteristics.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
  • Meticulous approach to work, ensuring accurate measurements, alignment, and adherence to specifications.
  • Strong commitment to safety protocols and practices, prioritizing a safe working environment for yourself and others.
  • Experience with TIG welding equipment, torches, and related tools.
  • Relevant welding certifications (e.g., AWS) preferred but not mandatory.

Additional Information

  • Location: Norcross, GA
  • Reports To: Production Supervisor

How this job compares in Norcross, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$38/hr across 99 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 Norcross, GA

We're tracking 11 other active welding openings in Norcross, GA right now, from 8 different employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 313 other active welding openings from 184 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Norcross, or widen the search to Georgia.

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

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (10), Classic Collision (9), and Gerber Collision & Glass (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Marietta at $30/hr, and Atlanta at $30/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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