Welder

Job Overview

As a Welder at Baker Hughes, you contribute to the safe and efficient fabrication of high‑quality components that support our manufacturing operations.

• Reviewing drawings and instructions to understand welding requirements
• Prioritizing work orders to meet production schedules
• Performing layouts and preparing materials for welding
• Positioning, aligning, and fitting components together accurately
• Bolting, clamping, and tack‑welding parts to secure them for final welding
• Setting up equipment and welding parts using manual and automatic welding tools
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with manufacturing procedures
• Performing additional duties as assigned based on workload and business needs

• High school diploma or GED
• Welding certificate from a college or technical school, or equivalent experience
• At least 6 months of TIG & MIG welding experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Intermediate math and reading skills
• Ability to safely operate industrial equipment including manual welders, MIG, TIG, automatic welders, plasma cutters, and cutting torches
• Ability to meet company QA welder qualifications (NADCAP certification)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, accuracy, and safety
• Ability to follow all manufacturing procedures and company policies
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to stay on task
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with peers, supervisors, management, and external representatives

• Motor skills sufficient to safely operate required tools and machinery
• Visual acuity of 20/30 or better, ability to read the Jaeger No. 2 chart at 16 inches, and satisfactory performance on the Ishihara color test (natural or corrected vision acceptable; tested annually at company expense)
• Ability to stand and/or walk for most of an 8–10‑hour shift, with additional hours as needed for overtime
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds as required
• Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses and safety shoes

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of the plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: ARMO Welder IV

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.