Welding Technician

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Welding Technician.  The Welding Technician will play a vital role in supporting the welding team by assisting with the development of weld processes, operating mechanized welding equipment, and providing hands-on support to welders and welding engineers. This position requires a strong technical understanding of welding processes, mechanical systems, and automation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for welding technology, an eye for detail, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Weld Process Development: Assist in developing, refining, and documenting welding procedures. Collaborate with welding engineers to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and production standards.
• Mechanized Welding Operation: Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated or robotic welding systems to ensure consistent weld quality and optimal equipment performance.
• Production Support: Provide hands-on support to welders and operators, including equipment setup, troubleshooting, and technical guidance to meet daily production goals.
• Process Optimization: Work with engineers and operators to identify and implement improvements that increase efficiency, reduce defects, and enhance weld quality.
• Quality Assurance & Testing: Assist in weld inspections and testing to verify conformance to specifications and standards. Support data collection for quality control documentation.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and minor repairs on welding equipment and tools to ensure operational safety and reliability.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of welding procedures, equipment performance, and process changes. Support compliance with internal standards and industry regulations.
• Shop Equipment Operation: Safely operate shop equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, saws, and plate rolls in accordance with safety protocols.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Follow all safety procedures and ensure a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
• Training and Knowledge Sharing: Assist in training new technicians or operators on welding processes and equipment usage.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with advancements in welding technology, equipment, and industry standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and manufacturing, to support integrated production efforts.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's degree or technical certification in welding preferred).
• Basic understanding of welding processes (GMAW,SMAW,GTAW, etc.) and welding metallurgy.
• Experience with mechanized or robotic welding systems preferred.
• Knowledge of welding symbols, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with welding safety standards and regulations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot mechanical or technical issues.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or welding environment.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with automated welding equipment or robotics is a plus.
• Certification from the American Welding Society (AWS) or similar industry-recognized organizations is a plus.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with engineers, operators, and other technical staff.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks in an agile manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in the use of computers to perform daily work.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues

Physical Demands

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment, or machinery
• Use of hand tools
• Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods

Environmental Conditions

• High temperatures occasionally
• Low temperatures occasionally
• Noisy environments occasionally
• Elevated heights
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Lab or Manufacturing Environment
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes
• Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials

Travel

• Some travel may be required (up to 10%) 

Certification

• Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification
• Certification from the American Welding Society (AWS) or similar industry-recognized organizations is a plus but not required

Additional Requirements

• Occasionally requires overtime
• Occasionally requires working weekends
• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
• Occasionally requires non-standard work-week hours
• Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines