Welder-Instrument Builder

Role Overview

Welder-Instrument Builder at Emerson. This role assembles, welds, tests, and inspects instrument components in accordance with established manufacturing, quality, and safety standards, supporting production operations through high-quality workmanship and efficient execution of manufacturing processes.

Company Overview

Emerson prioritizes a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. The organization fosters an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.

Role Purpose

The Welder-Instrument Builder ensures high-quality workmanship and efficient execution of manufacturing processes while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.

Key Responsibilities

Assembly & Welding

• Perform assembly, welding, testing, and inspection activities for instrument products and components.
• Conduct TIG welding on a variety of materials while ensuring compliance with quality and safety requirements.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment and related tools.

Quality & Inspection

• Perform product testing, quality verification, basic troubleshooting, and repairs as required.
• Inspect completed welds and assemblies to ensure conformance to specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate adherence to Quality Management System requirements.

Production Operations

• Support calibration and assembly activities in accordance with manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and spare parts to ensure operational readiness.
• Perform multiple production tasks to support operational flexibility and job rotation requirements.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Production Engineers to improve processes, quality, and productivity.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend improvements related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Safety & Workplace Standards

• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment following 5S principles.
• Follow all safety procedures and promptly report unsafe conditions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical Diploma, Technical College certification, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in TIG welding.
• Experience with manufacturing, assembly, or industrial production environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Basic computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members to achieve production goals.
• Proactive identification of opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Quick adaptation to changing priorities and production requirements.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physically demanding tasks as required.

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in instrumentation or process automation manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality inspection and product testing processes.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and 5S methodologies.
• Experience working with production documentation and manufacturing procedures.

Benefits & Development

• Medical insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups.
• Recognition programs.
• Flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
• Work-life balance focus.
• Training programs and initiatives including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.