Welder III in Orange, Massachusetts at Rodney Hunt Inc

At Rodney Hunt, we are problem-solvers, focused on a common purpose: solving flow control challenges of the water & wastewater industry. As a global technology and engineering leader, we provide solutions for customers in industrial and municipal markets.

Overview:

The Welder III is an advanced skilled trade professional responsible for performing complex welding and fabrication work with minimal supervision. This position demonstrates advanced technical knowledge, consistently produces high-quality weldments, and serves as a resource for less experienced welders. The Welder III contributes to solving fabrication challenges while supporting production, quality, and safety objectives.

• Perform advanced welding and fabrication on complex assemblies and heavy steel components.
• Execute welds in various positions while maintaining required quality and production standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, fabrication prints, specifications, and welding procedures independently.
• Layout, fit, fabricate, and weld components requiring close tolerances and critical dimensions.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements throughout fabrication.
• Troubleshoot fit-up, welding, and fabrication issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform advanced dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Work directly with Engineering, Production, and Quality personnel to resolve technical issues.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Welder I and Welder II employees.
• Support weld testing, procedure qualifications, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to inspection hold points, quality standards, and company welding procedures.
• Assist supervisors in prioritizing workflow and coordinating production activities.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Advanced knowledge of welding processes, fabrication practices, and blueprint interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex fabrication and welding assignments independently.
• Strong understanding of quality control requirements and inspection processes.
• Proven ability to mentor and support junior welders.

Preferred:

• Current AWS certifications.
• Experience with pressure-retaining, structural, or critical-service weldments.
• Advanced rigging and crane operation experience.
• Experience supporting weld procedure qualification activities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Regular exposure to welding fumes, sparks, and hot materials.
• Required to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods.
• Work is performed indoors in a shop environment; it may involve occasional outdoor tasks.
• You must wear PPE including a welding helmet, gloves, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.