Precision TIG Welder – Fabrication Specialist

Step into a precision-driven day at Process Equipment & Controls (PEC)

At our Covington, Georgia facility, you’ll start your shift reviewing detailed blueprints and shop drawings, then move seamlessly into fabricating and TIG (GTAW) welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. You’ll coordinate with the Shop Foreman to set priorities, lay out materials with accuracy, and bring custom components to life—from platforms and handrails to structural supports—while holding the line on safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

What your day looks like

• Perform high-quality TIG (GTAW) welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Fabricate, fit, assemble, and weld metal components per engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Lay out, measure, mark, and prepare materials for fabrication with precision.
• Coordinate daily activities and priorities with the Shop Foreman.
• Inspect completed work to verify conformance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Operate shop equipment such as grinders, saws, drill presses, ironworkers, and related tools.
• Assist with stairs, handrails, platforms, structural supports, and other miscellaneous metal projects.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area; follow PEC safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Support project deadlines by working efficiently without compromising workmanship.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving materials throughout the shop.
• Communicate effectively across teams and participate in continuous improvement efforts.

Required qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of TIG welding and fabrication experience.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and layout work.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication tools, equipment, and welding procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Solid math skills, including measurements, fractions, and geometry.
• Professional, effective communication skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Preferred background

• 3+ years in industrial, structural, or miscellaneous metals fabrication.
• Experience with stainless steel process piping, skids, platforms, handrails, stairs, and custom assemblies.
• Working knowledge of AWS welding standards.
• Experience with additional processes: GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and SMAW (Stick).
• Previous leadership or shop supervisory experience.
• AWS welding certifications are a plus.

Core strengths

• Deep understanding of welding and fabrication practices.
• Ability to produce precise, high-quality welds and assemblies.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; meets production deadlines.
• Demonstrated dedication to workplace safety.
• Organized, efficient, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative team player.

Physical demands and PPE

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly; heavier loads with assistance.
• Comfort working in varying shop temperatures and conditions.
• Use of required PPE: safety glasses, gloves, welding helmet, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection.

Proficiencies that set you up for success

• Troubleshooting skills
• Reading a tape measure accurately
• Setting up welding for production
• Blueprint interpretation