What are the responsibilities and job description for the TIG Welder position at Critical Systems, Inc.?
The welder performs high-quality welds and assembles custom stainless-steel weldments using GTAW/TIG processes in a clean, indoor, and airconditioned manufacturing facility. This role requires careful attention to detail, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and a strong commitment to high quality and safety standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform TIG welding on stainless steel tubing and components according to designs, drawings, and work instructions.
- Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, GD&T, and follow build travelers.
- Conduct fit-up, tack, full welds, and post-weld finishing (buffing, grinding, blending, and passivation when applicable).
- Weld and assemble using vises, fixtures, and jigs; suggest improvements to enhance repeatability and throughput.
- Use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, steel rules, height gauges) to verify and conform with tolerance requirements.
- Operate shop equipment and basic hand/power tools.
- Perform accurate in-process and final visual inspections and document results in production records.
- Collaborate with quality and engineering inspectors to resolve nonconformance issues; participate in first article builds.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area in accordance with the 5S methodology and lean manufacturing principles.
- Assist with training junior team members and cross-functional tasks.
- Adhere to PPE requirements, shop safety policies, and OSHA regulations; report hazards and nonconformances.
- Support orbital welding setups.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Formal training, apprenticeship, or two years of welding experience (or equivalent).
- Proficient with stainless steel TIG welding; able to produce consistent, repeatable, reliable, and clean welds.
- Successful candidate will be required to pass a 2”pipe, Schedule 10, 6G, open butt, TIG test, per ASME B31.3.
- Ability to read blueprints and understand weld symbols.
- Basic math and measurement skills; able to complete job routers and quality records.
PREFERRED—BUT NOT REQUIRED—QUALIFICATIONS
- AWS certifications.
- Orbital welding experience or willingness to train (Critical Systems, AMI, Swagelok, etc.).
- Experience with purge techniques and weld discoloration standards.
- Familiarity with AWS, ASME, and similar standards.
- Experience in regulated or high-spec environments (semiconductor, aerospace, medical, or biotech).
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S methodology, and continuous improvement concepts.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Clean, indoor, air-conditioned manufacturing facility.
- Use of PPE: safety glasses, gloves, sleeves, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear.
- Exposure to industrial power equipment and power hand tools (high-voltage/amperage power supplies, hydraulic presses, angle grinders, etc.).