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Surgical-Grade Metal Fabrication Welder — GTAW Focus

STERIS - Operations
Montgomery, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026

Are You the Welder Others Turn to for the Tough Jobs?

Do you excel at manual TIG on stainless, mild steel, and aluminum? Can you move confidently through a high-mix, low-volume environment and still hit exacting medical device standards? If yes, read on.

Your Mission

Own the quality of every pass you make. From fit-up to final visual inspection, your work helps ensure the reliability of products used in critical healthcare settings.

Work Hours

Monday–Friday, 11:00pm–7:00am

What Will You Be Doing?

  • Setting up and running welding equipment by following prescribed methods and procedures to achieve tight tolerances and meet standards.
  • Building weldments using manual layout and manual surface preparation as needed.
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints, welding symbols, travelers, and work instructions to plan and execute work.
  • Positioning parts using fixtures and other holding/positioning devices for accurate assembly and weld access.
  • Verifying dimensions with precision measuring instruments and gauges.
  • Jumping into problem-solving activities to remove barriers and improve flow.
  • Mentoring and training Associate Welder, Welder I, and Welder II colleagues.
  • Fitting, purging, and producing complete joint penetration (CJP) welds.
  • Troubleshooting welding equipment, materials, and fixturing to correct issues.
  • Performing visual welding inspections to confirm quality.
  • Interpreting and applying AWS standards and welding symbols throughout your work.
  • Producing all assigned product lines within your designated area.
  • Supporting the Senior Welder in reviewing all standard work to drive consistency and improvement.

What You Need to Bring

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3–5 years of welding experience
  • 2 years in a solid metal fabrication or machining setting
  • Demonstrated manual TIG (GTAW) skill on stainless, mild steel, and aluminum
  • Ability to use precision measuring instruments and gauges

Preferred

  • Exposure to flux core, MIG, stick, and carbon steel
  • GTAW (TIG) certification

Plus

  • Strong math and troubleshooting skills and basic computer proficiency
  • Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints and all standard welding symbols

Equipment You’ll Run

  • MIG Welder
  • TIG Welder
  • Stick Welder

Rewards & Benefits

We support your health, well-being, and financial goals with a comprehensive package:

  • Market Competitive Pay
  • Extensive Paid Time Off and 9 added holidays
  • Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Long/Short-Term Disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Maternity & Paternal Leave
  • Additional add-on benefits/discounts such as Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
  • Advancement opportunities and a stable, long-term career path

If you’re ready to put surgical-grade precision into every weld and share your knowledge with the team, we’re ready for you.

Salary : $21 - $27

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