Weld Tech
Worthington Enterprises · West Warwick, RI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Worthington Enterprises (metals) in West Warwick, RI. Develop employee proficiency in full-penetration welds, open-root techniques, and small-diameter nozzle and flange applications.
- Tools it names
- Value stream mapping, Root cause, Welding, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 67 live postings that list pay, out of 1081 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 876 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $72k–$103k, from 114 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- ✓ Tooling 39%
- CNC 29%
- Machining 29%
- Lean 20%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Value stream mapping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Worthington Enterprises in West Warwick
3 other open roles at this site.
- Continuous Improvement Coordinator · Lean / CI · Specialist
- Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
- Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
Full description from Worthington EnterprisesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
into consistent shop-floor practices.
The initial primary focus is to establish a sustainable welding training and qualification readiness program for ASME. This includes evaluating employee capabilities and providing practical instruction in equipment setup, welding parameters, joint preparation, fit-up, weld sequencing, and defect prevention. Training will emphasize full-penetration welds, open-root techniques, and small-diameter nozzle and flange applications, as required by production. The technician will reinforce the correct application of fabrication drawings, weld symbols, approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and applicable quality
requirements
while preparing employees for formal qualification testing.
As the welding training program becomes sustainable—with documented training methods, qualified employee coverage, and capable internal trainers—the role will expand into broader manufacturing process support. This includes troubleshooting fabrication and assembly processes, supporting equipment and tooling implementation, improving setup consistency and material flow, and leading weld innovation.
Primary
Responsibilities
Welding Training and Qualification Readiness
· Assess the welding capabilities of new hires and existing employees to identify skill gaps and establish individualized development plans.
· Deliver structured classroom and hands-on instruction in welding safety, equipment operation, joint preparation, fit-up, weld sequencing, and technique.
· Develop employee proficiency in full-penetration welds, open-root techniques, and small-diameter nozzle and flange applications.
· Coach employees on identifying and preventing common weld defects, including porosity, undercut, incomplete fusion, incomplete penetration, and distortion.
· Prepare employees for required welding qualification tests and coordinate testing with Quality and other authorized personnel.
Training Program Development and Sustainability
· Develop repeatable onboarding plans, practical exercises, training materials, visual aids, and assessment criteria.
· Maintain accurate training records and communicate progress, barriers, and follow-up actions to production leadership.
· Coordinate training schedules, practice materials, and equipment availability with production requirements.
Technical Process Support and Troubleshooting
· Investigate process variation related to equipment setup, welding parameters, consumables, shielding gas, material condition, joint preparation, and operator technique.
· Use direct observation, process measurements, and production and quality data to identify likely causes of recurring problems.
· Support controlled trials of equipment, tooling, fixtures, consumables, and manufacturing methods; document conditions and results.
Standard Work and Continuous Improvement
· Model safe work practices and reinforce
requirements
for personal protective equipment, ventilation, hot work, cylinder handling, and welding equipment use.
· Coordinate with Quality to ensure training reflects current inspection criteria and product requirements.
· Identify opportunities to improve weld sequencing, fixture use, work methods, material flow, and setup repeatability.
· Participate in root-cause investigations, improvement events, and corrective-action activities.
Required Qualifications
· Technical school education, apprenticeship training, or relevant welding credentials.
· Demonstrated production welding experience, with proficiency in MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and stick (SMAW) welding in all positions, including open-root applications.
· Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, dimensional requirements, and WPS.
· Experience supporting multiple welding processes and mechanized or automated welding equipment.
· Experience training, coaching, or mentoring employees in a manufacturing environment.
· Familiarity with weld inspection methods and the use of basic measurement and inspection tools.
· Ability to organize training activities, maintain accurate records, and manage competing priorities.
· Preferred; Fabrication experience in pressure vessel, tank, or other code-controlled industries.
· Preferred; Basic electrical knowledge, particularly related to manufacturing systems.
Shift and Pay
Shift: 1st shift (7 am - 3 pm)
Pay: $24-$30 per hour depending on experience
Worthington Enterprises is proud to foster an inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to innovate, grow, and contribute their unique strengths. Your talents may be a fit for this role or other opportunities across our organization—apply today to explore your potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process; if you need assistance using our careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.
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