Welder / Metal Fabrication Operator

About the role

The ideal candidate should have experience in TIG welding, sheet metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and precision manufacturing, and be able to work in an environment with high quality and safety requirements.

1. Perform TIG welding on stainless steel, titanium, and other engineered materials
2. Carry out precision welding for CAN (tank/jacket) structures, thin-wall cylindrical parts, and repair components
3. Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, and welding symbols
4. Operate the following metal fabrication equipment:

• Shearing machine
• Rolling machine
• Bending machine
• Grinding and polishing equipment
• Cutting equipment

1. Perform other non-welding tasks and equipment operations as assigned by supervisors
2. Conduct assembly, tack welding, grinding, deburring, and surface finishing
3. Ensure weld quality meets company and customer standards
4. Use measuring tools for dimensional inspection and visual checks
5. Handle weld repairs and troubleshooting
6. Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with 5S requirements
7. Strictly follow EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) regulations
8. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality
9. Support Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing activities

Requirements

• Technical school / vocational diploma / associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding, Precision Engineering, or related fields
• 2–5 years of welding and metal fabrication experience
• Experience in vacuum chamber fabrication, special metal materials, or precision stainless steel welding is preferred

• Proficient in TIG welding (GTAW), especially for thin stainless steel sheets and special metals such as titanium
• Basic MIG welding skills are an advantage
• Able to read mechanical drawings and welding symbols
• Familiar with dimensional tolerances and precision assembly requirements
• Able to use measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers
• Knowledge of welding defects, distortion control, and surface finishing processes

• Welding certification is preferred
• Experience in semiconductor, medical, aerospace, or high-precision manufacturing industries is preferred
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing / 5S / Continuous Improvement concepts

• Detail-oriented with strong focus on welding quality
• Good problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong safety awareness
• Willing to work overtime or shifts when required

• Metal fabrication and welding workshop environment
• Exposure to welding heat, metal dust, and machinery
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) must be worn at all times

• Welding yield and defect rate
• Production efficiency
• Rework rate control
• Safety compliance performance
• 5S implementation
• On-time completion of manufacturing tasks

• Train junior welders
• Assist in welding process optimization and validation
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) projects
• Lead welding issue analysis and implementation of corrective actions