What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical-Grade Metal Fabrication Welder — GTAW Focus position at STERIS - Operations?
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