Advanced Welder

Advanced MIG/TIG Welders – Stainless Steel Fabrication

Tenneco South Bend is an established manufacturer that is expanding and seeking highly skilled MIG/TIG Welders to join our growing team.

We are looking for welders who take pride in craftsmanship, hold themselves to high standards, take ownership of their work, and consistently deliver clean, accurate stainless steel welds in multiple positions while supporting and mentoring less experienced team members.

Advanced Welders start at $30/hour and progress to $35/hour based on demonstrated skills, weld test results, certifications, and overall performance. An additional $0.50/hour shift premium is paid for second and third shifts. We are hiring for all shifts.

If you enjoy challenging fabrication work, value quality and safety and want to join a stable employer that invests in its people, we’d like to hear from you.

• Advanced stainless steel welding applications
• Stable, year-round employment with an industry leader
• Strong team-oriented and continuous improvement culture
• Behavior-based safety-first environment
• Opportunities to lead, mentor, and share expertise with the next generation of welders.
• Workplace where craftsmanship, quality, and expertise are valued

• Medical (PPO and High Deductible plans)
• Vision (basic and enhanced options) and Dental
• Life Insurance and Critical Illness Coverage
• Pet Insurance and Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) with enhanced contribution and company match

• Advanced MIG welding experience required
• TIG welding and stainless steel experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to weld stainless steel to demanding quality standards
• Ability to weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Ability to read complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding specifications
• Experience identifying and correcting weld defects
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to craftsmanship, safety, and quality
• Demonstrated leadership and willingness to mentor less experienced welders
• Willingness to become crane certified

This position is responsible for performing high-quality MIG/TIG welding of stainless steel components in multiple welding positions. The Master Welder applies advanced welding techniques to meet engineering specifications, performs weld inspections and repairs, and supports the production of Clean Air components. Work may include confined spaces, elevated heights, and overhead crane operation. This position also supports a safe workplace and minimizes environmental impact by following all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.

• Perform MIG/TIG welding on stainless steel components per engineering drawings and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Fabricate, assemble, and repair structural steel components
• Inspect welds for quality, penetration, and compliance; repair defects as needed
• Notify appropriate personnel of defects in a timely manner
• Perform safety checks and preventative maintenance on equipment
• Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment safely
• Weld in confined spaces and at heights while following all safety protocols
• Mentor, train, and support developing welders
• Pass Tenneco weld certification testing when required
• Weld multiple joint types including filler, lap, corner, groove, and multi-pass welds
• Assist in troubleshooting welding and fabrication issues to improve quality and productivity

• Promote and support a safety-first culture
• Identify and report unsafe conditions and stop work if necessary
• Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and ISO 14001 standards
• Understand environmental impacts of work and ensure compliance

• Address non-conforming work and quality issues promptly
• Stop work on suspect product until issues are corrected
• Demonstrate accountability and ownership of results
• Support and…