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Technical TIG Welder

National K Works, Inc.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Job Description

Job Description

National K Works, Inc. was established in 1975 and is a privately owned family business focused on providing industry leading solutions to the High Temperature High Pressure downhole wireline logging industry. We do this by seeing every problem as a challenge, taking ownership and enjoying the satisfaction of creating the right solution for the customer.

We continually strive for a corporate culture that rewards someone who is customer focused, team-oriented, innovative, productive, shows respect for others, contributes toward profitability, strives for continuous improvement and furthers National K Works’ excellent reputation.

NKW prides itself on employing skilled technicians of all levels throughout the organization. We feel it is a is a vital part of our continued growth and success, as well the most essential part of a successful manufacturing process.

National K Works, Inc. offers :

  • Healthcare Benefits include (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Employee Wellness)
  • Competitive Salaries
  • 401K match up to 5%
  • Professional and friendly work environment
  • Day Shift
  • Climate controlled environment
  • NKW is an equal opportunity employer

The ideal candidate for the position of Technical Tig Welder will have strong fundamental knowledge of TIG (GTAW) welding best practices and the proven ability to weld thin gage sheet metal (26 – 18 gage) or thin wall tubing (.020”w - .049”w). They should have a strong mechanical aptitude, coupled with the desire to acquire the specific skills required to excel in our unique manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Prepare CNC machined parts / assemblies for welding by cleaning and inspecting weld joints
  • Set up and operate the auto-TIG welding lathe for production welding of thin wall SS tubing
  • Weld finished machined parts / assemblies per manufacturing drawings and specifications
  • Validate the quality of welded assemblies by using visual inspection criteria and helium leak detector
  • Required Skills :

  • Ability to Autogenous TIG weld thin wall tubing
  • Ability to effectively use precision measuring equipment such as Dial Calipers and Indicators
  • Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions, drawings and blueprints
  • Basic computer skills for time entry and document lookup
  • Work independently or with minimum assistance
  • Education and Experience :

  • High school diploma, GED, vocational welding training, combined with practical experience in manufacturing or other related fields
  • One-year practical TIG welding experience, preferred
  • Company Description

    National K Works, Inc. was established in 1975 and is a privately owned family business focused on providing industry leading solutions to the High Temperature High Pressure downhole wireline logging industry.

    Company Description

    National K Works, Inc. was established in 1975 and is a privately owned family business focused on providing industry leading solutions to the High Temperature High Pressure downhole wireline logging industry.

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