Welder - Fabricator

Job Summary

The Welder – Fabricator is responsible for performing both fabrication and welding duties in a small, specialized environment. This role consists of working in welding and fabrication work, requiring versatility and strong technical skills across both disciplines.

This position requires a high level of independence, self‑direction, and ownership of assigned work. The role includes manual TIG (GTAW) welding of metal thicknesses ranging from 0.020” to 0.300” in all positions, in accordance with ASME BPV Code, Section IX, working with stainless steel, Inconel, cobalt, and aluminum alloys.

• Perform a balanced workload of approximately welding and fabrication, including layout, forming, fitting, and finishing of parts.
• Work independently as a welder or within a very small fabrication team, assuming full ownership of jobs from start to finish.
• Set up and layout jobs using blueprints, diagrams, and fixtures following welding and fabrication procedures.
• Perform GTAW (TIG) welding in all positions, including use of rotary turntables for manual welding.
• Set up machines to trim, size, form, and inspect materials to meet fabrication drawing requirements.
• Review drawings for dimensions, weld callouts, materials, and filler selection.
• Prepare weld joints through solvent cleaning, trimming, sizing, and polishing.
• Perform tack welding and fabricate shop aids and fixtures as needed.
• Conduct visual inspections of welds for size, reinforcement, cracks, inclusions, and porosity.
• Use inspection tools such as fillet weld gauges, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Conduct videoscope inspections for root‑side weld defects.
• Inspect, maintain, and document preventative maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment.
• Maintain accountability for complete job execution, including fabrication prep, welding, inspection, and final finishing.
• Plan, prioritize, and execute work with minimal supervision to meet production schedules.
• Follow Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S and general housekeeping.
• Ensure compliance with customer drawings, aerospace quality standards, and internal quality systems.
• Maintain required welding certifications and qualifications.
• Clean work area, tools, and equipment at the end of each shift.
• Ability to independently develop fabrication solutions to complete work efficiently.
• Perform other fabrication‑related duties as assigned.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a small‑team environment.
• Proven ability to manage welding and fabrication workload effectively.
• High attention to detail and strong hand‑eye coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Strong mathematical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Pass a Visual Inspection, Tensile Test, and Guided Bend Test.
• Successfully qualify a total of 32 welding coupons, including:
  • 8 material procedures with 4 varied coupon thicknesses for each.
• Materials include, but are not limited to:
  Carbon Steel, 304 & 316 Stainless Steel, Aluminum 3003, Copper, Brass, Nickel 200, Monel 400, Inconel 625, Hastelloy C, Titanium Grade 2, Zirconium, and Inconel X750.

• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift material up to 35 pounds as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Garlock is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end‑markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our…