Welding Engineer

Johnson Screens is recognized worldwide as a pioneering provider of custom screening and separation solutions and stands out for its commitment to continuous innovation and industry leadership. With over a century of expertise, Johnson Screens has played a crucial role in making manufacturing processes cleaner and safer, and its products are embedded in essential systems from water purification to environmental protection, ensuring communities have access to clean resources and safer surroundings.

The company’s legacy is built on collaboration, integrity, and results, guiding its team to deliver excellence and protect natural resources for generations to come.

What makes Johnson Screens an exceptional workplace is its dedication to fostering open-mindedness, confidence, and professional growth, empowering individuals to contribute bold ideas, challenge conventions, and achieve meaningful results. Employees benefit from a supportive, collaborative culture where their voices matter and personal development is truly valued. Joining Johnson Screens means being part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that shapes innovative solutions and addresses real-world challenges every day.

Johnson Screens is committed to providing expertise that supports its mission to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions while adhering to its core values of integrity, collaboration, and results-driven strategies. The Welding Engineer will play a critical role in developing, qualifying, and continuously improving welding processes used in the production of wedge wire and filtration screen products. This includes precision TIG and resistance welding for thin wire and rod assemblies, custom mandrel applications, and ensuring compliance with both internal and industry standards.

The role requires close collaboration across engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams, as well as direct interaction with customers and potential customers to understand technical requirements, support product development, and ensure process stability, high product quality, and operational efficiency.

• Develop, qualify, and document welding procedures (WPS, PQR, WPQR) tailored for wedge wire screen assemblies.
• Specify welding methods, parameters, and consumables optimized for fine-wire and stainless steel components.
• Support and maintain automated and orbital welding systems.
• Provide real-time troubleshooting of welding issues, minimize rework, and support root cause analysis.
• Lead improvement projects aimed at scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, and weld quality enhancement.
• Apply lean manufacturing tools (SMED, Kaizen, 5S) to the welding and fabrication areas.

• Collaborate with tooling engineers to develop custom mandrels, winding fixtures, and weld jigs.
• Support design and maintenance of tooling for high-precision welding of cylindrical and conical screens.

• Establish weld inspection criteria and support integration of slot width measurement systems (optical, laser).
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as AWS D1.6, ASME Section IX, and customer-specific requirements.
• Document weld procedures and maintain compliance records for audits.

• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on manufacturability and weldability of new screen designs.
• Support pilot runs and scale-up for new or custom products requiring unique welding setups.

• Train weld technicians on best practices and ensure adherence to qualified procedures.
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions and visual aids for welding operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in welding process engineering, preferably in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of TIG, resistance, and automated welding processes.
• Familiarity with stainless steels and corrosion-resistant alloys used in filtration products.
• Experience with welding standards and codes (e.g., AWS, ASME).
• Proficiency in CAD…