Senior Welder

Location: Everett, WA

The Senior Welder at Fluke produces cosmetically critical, leak-tight welds on tanks and other visible, water-tight components, mentors other welders, and partners with engineering and quality to solve welding challenges and improve processes.

• Perform precision GTAW/TIG welding on thin-gauge stainless steel and aluminum, including tanks and assemblies with high aesthetic requirements.
• Control heat input, amperage, and travel technique to minimize distortion, warping, and burn-through on thin material.
• Produce clean, consistent welds that meet cosmetic acceptance criteria — free of excessive heat tint/bluing, discoloration, and surface defects.
• Set up and manage shielding gas, back-purging, and trailing shields to protect weld and heat-affected zone quality.
• Maintain strict cleanliness practices (material prep, dedicated tooling, stainless/aluminum contamination control) and meet surface finish requirements.
• Fixture, fit up, and tack precision sheet metal parts to tight tolerances; plan weld sequences to control distortion.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and WPS requirements.
• Inspect own work and perform post-weld cleaning, heat tint removal, and finishing as required.
• Troubleshoot weld quality issues (porosity, lack of fusion, cracking, distortion, discoloration) and recommend corrective actions with engineering and quality.
• Mentor and train less experienced welders; help standardize best practices and work instructions.
• Support process improvement efforts, including evaluating new technologies such as laser welding to improve quality and reduce rework.
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent; welding certificate or technical school training preferred.
• 5+ years of hands‑on welding experience, with a primary focus on thin‑gauge stainless steel and aluminum.
• Expert GTAW/TIG skills on thin‑gauge material, including pulsed TIG.
• Proven ability to control heat input and distortion on thin‑gauge parts.
• Experience meeting cosmetic/visual weld acceptance criteria where appearance is critical.
• Knowledge of stainless‑steel heat tint/discoloration control, including shielding, purging, cleanliness, and post‑weld cleaning.
• Precision sheet metal fabrication experience, including fit‑up and fixturing.
• Ability to read drawings, weld symbols, and WPS requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Experience with leak‑tight, water‑tight, or tank welding, including familiarity with leak testing methods.

• Gas‑tight welding experience, such as tube‑to‑tube or tube‑to‑fitting welds (orbital tube welding a plus).
• Brazing experience (torch or furnace).
• Experience with or knowledge of laser welding
• AWS or equivalent GTAW certification on stainless steel and/or aluminum sheet.
• Background in sanitary, food/beverage, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or other high‑purity/cosmetic fabrication.
• Familiarity with visual inspection and dye penetrant testing.

• Work is performed in a fabrication shop environment with exposure to noise, heat, and UV light (with required PPE).
• Ability to stand, sit, or kneel for extended periods and perform detailed work requiring a steady hand and good visual acuity.

• Craftsmanship and pride in weld appearance.
• Technical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Patience and precision on cosmetically critical work.
• Strong communication and collaboration with engineering and quality.
• Continuous improvement mindset and openness to new technologies.
• Willingness to mentor and share knowledge.

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