Welder

Position Title: Welding Operator

Position Objective:

The Welding Operator is responsible for carrying out welding operations using SPM / TIG welding machines, ensuring correct setup, stable welding parameters, defect-free welds, and adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards in line with PPM’s manufacturing requirements.

Role Purpose:

This role ensures consistent and high-quality welding of components by proper electrode management, gas control, fixture setup, HMI operation, and sequence control, while maintaining discipline in safety, documentation, and housekeeping.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform welding operations as per approved SOPs, drawings, and work instructions.

• Manage electrode changeover and grind electrodes to specified angles to control arc cone shape.

• Carry out gas changeover and ensure correct gas pressure and gas flow settings.

• Operate HMI / control panel to input weld sequences, travel speeds, and rotation timings.

• Set correct torch angle and stand-off distance between tungsten and workpiece to ensure arc stability.

• Understand and follow welding sequence logic: Pre-flow → Arc Start → Weld Travel → Crater Fill → Post-flow.

• Identify basic welding defects and report abnormalities to supervisor.

• Ensure proper clamping and positioning of workpieces in jigs and fixtures, especially for SPM welding.

• Maintain and update check sheets, production records, and quality documents.

• Follow 5S, Kaizen practices, and housekeeping standards in welding area.

• Ensure strict use of PPE and compliance with safety procedures.

• Meet shift-wise production targets with minimal rejection and rework.

Required Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of electrode handling, changeover, and grinding techniques.

• Understanding of welding gases, pressure regulation, and flow control.

• Basic knowledge of common welding defects.

• Ability to operate HMI / control panel for welding machines.

• Understanding of welding sequences and parameter logic.

• Knowledge of torch positioning, stand-off distance, and arc stability.

• Ability to work with fixtures, jigs, and tooling setups.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Strong safety and quality orientation.

• Attention to detail and consistency in work.

• Discipline in following SOPs and instructions.

• Willingness to work in shifts and shop-floor environment.

• Team player with good coordination skills.

Qualification & Experience:

• ITI / Diploma in Welding / Fitter / Mechanical or relevant trade.

• Experience in TIG / SPM welding operations in manufacturing setup.

• It is a Full Time Manufacturing job for candidates with 6 months - 3 years of experience.