We have an outstanding Contract to Hire position for aWelderto join a leading Company located in theFt. Worth, TX surrounding area. Job Responsibilities: + Performs manual welding utilizing standard process methods and equipment on various types of stainless steels in the fabrication or repair of assigned parts and products. + Performs job under direct supervision or guidance of more experienced team member. + Performs a variety of approved welding techniques to required tolerances per engineering specifications. + Reads, interprets and understands product and process drawings, procedures, weld symbols, and quality requirements and applies this to work performed. + Makes adjustments, within procedural limits, to fine-tune the process in order to achieve product conformance. + Documents and logs all parts as necessary and maintains all required paperwork in an accurate and current manner. + Accurately inspects and appropriately processes all work performed. + Maintains work area and equipment in an organized, clean and FOD-free manner. + Obtains and maintains all required qualifications and certifications in stainless steels and Inconel. + Maintains a satisfactory high level of performance while following appropriate procedures and observing all pertinent safety rules and requirements. + Maintains appropriate knowledge and ability levels to efficiently perform all assigned work and utilizes this knowledge base to become proficient on new/unfamiliar assignments. + Gains ability to perform basic set-up. + Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area. + Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area. Basic Hiring Criteria: + Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and one to three years of verifiable welding experience including , TIG welding for stainless, Inconel, and titanium . Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) experience with aerospace or precision fabrications desired . Completion of a welding training program through a vocational school or apprenticeship is desired . Able to work with limited guidance in a team environment. + Must be AWS D17.1 certified within 6 months of employment. + Ability to complete gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) of stainless steels, at varied thicknesses, dimensions, and positions. + Ability to successfully complete rework in a timely fashion. + Ability to support stanchion set up and stanchion welding. + Ability to weld components from mechanical drawings, blueprints and written specifications. + Ability to interpret weld requirements from blueprints and written specifications. + Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various stainless steel alloys. + Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. + Ability to read, write and understand instructions, procedures, drawings, and blueprints. + Must be able to successfully weld Type 321 stainless steel thin wall tubing with an average wall thickness of approximately 0.028”-0.035” with diameters ranging from approximately 0.250” up to 1.5”; and eventually be able to weld Inconel, Titanium, and/or Aluminum. + Able to effectively apply lean initiatives. + Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment. + Interprets reports and uses job-specific software applications. Able to use employee self-service systems to access on-line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e., PMR, TORS, e-mail). + Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activitie s. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance