Welder Assembly Operator II

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Assembly Teams operate assigned automated assembly machinery, ensure component flow, troubleshoot and correct machinery issues to ensure quality and productivity. They perform changeovers and setups according to production schedule, perform quality checks according to established processes and document the results as required by our quality procedures. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures.

What TE Connectivity Offers

Our commitment to our associates includes offering total rewards benefit programs that are comprehensive, competitive, and meet the changing needs of our team members.
• The opportunity to build lifesaving products for our customers
• Competitive base pay based on experience; with a 2nd and 3rd shift premium pay.
• Annual pay increases based on company & individual performance
• Employee referral program
• 401(k) retirement savings with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement to support your development and education goals
• 10 weeks of paid maternal and paternal time off and ease back to work
• Competitive paid time off
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for team members and their families with benefits starting day one, company funded health savings accounts and company paid short-term and long-term disability.

Roles

• Performs layout, fabrication, installation, testing and repair of pipe systems
• Fits pipe and properly prepares joints for welding to meet the specific requirements of the system on which work is being done Interpret and lay out blueprints, check and fit materials, tack weld of small assemblies, aluminum and steel foundations.
• Physical assembly in prefabricated pipes, tubes, and connectors for sensor and sub-assemblies.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick mil scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, shielded metal arc, and submerged arc welding.
• Clean or degrease weld joint or work piece, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.
• Set up and operate welding equipment and select proper electrodes according to material types to be joined and procedurally required.
• Preform grinding and joint preparation for NDT processes.
• Flux cored inner shield and dual shield welding along with oxy-acetylene torching, air-arc, weld-wire gas, stick and pipe flange.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator.
• Instruct apprentices and fellow welders with job assignments and overall mentoring.
• Be able to perform duties with little to no supervision.
• Maintain a high level of first pass through rate on production welding inspections.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must have at least seven (7) years’ combined Welding and Pipefitting experience.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to perform multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding).
• Must be trained in the NAVSEA Standard Items that are applicable to the pipefitter trade and demonstrate an advanced understanding of bevels, types of backing rings, consumable inserts (E/B rings), open roots, saddles, miters, and tolerances.
• Must have knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the Pipefitting trade, including but not limited to, pipe benders, bandsaws, bench grinders, drill presses, pipe threaders.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with others.
• Must be able to comprehend blueprint weld sequence sketches, and templates.
• Must have ability to enter and work in internally confined spaces.
• Must be a steady and reliable worker that maintains regular and consistent attendance.
• Must be able to follow instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions

Competencies