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Light Welder
Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.
Durex Industries has over 40 years’ expertise in the thermal control business. A trusted custom thermal solutions supplier and engineering design partner for customers across a range of industry sectors, it also offers engineering, manufacturing, testing and laboratory and quality assurance services.
Durex serves businesses in sectors including process industries, life sciences, plastics processing, food and packaging, aerospace, defense, and security. Its innovative bespoke solutions – such as retrofitting heating elements to prevent outdoor beverage dispensers from failing in low temperatures and custom-made circulation heaters to heat fuel in large ship engines.
Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!
The Role:
As a Light Welder, you will join our Manufacturing Team and support production by performing basic welding tasks, reading simple blueprints, and learning multiple welding processes under close supervision.
Your Responsibilities:
- Perform standard production welds and basic repair welding
- Follow instructions and simple blueprints or work instructions
- Assist with equipment setup and routine maintenance
- Conduct basic visual inspections of welds
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Meet production expectations and follow quality procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Our Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Vocational welding training or apprenticeship (preferred)
- Basic AWS or company-specific certifications; working toward advanced qualifications
- Ability to interpret simple blueprints with guidance
- Basic proficiency in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on common steels
- Performs basic visual checks; relies on supervisors for final inspection
- Assists with setup and routine equipment maintenance
- Learns OSHA standards, PPE use, and fire/ventilation safety
- Works under close supervision with limited decision-making
- Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, both now and in the future
Pay Rate: $17.00 - 17.51
At Durex, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.
Our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $17 - $18