Location: Everett, WA The Senior Welder at Fluke produces cosmetically critical, leak-tight welds on tanks and other visible, water-tight components, mentors other welders, and partners with engineering and quality to solve welding challenges and improve processes. Key Responsibilities • Perform precision GTAW/TIG welding on thin-gauge stainless steel and aluminum, including tanks and assemblies with high aesthetic requirements. • Control heat input, amperage, and travel technique to minimize distortion, warping, and burn-through on thin material. • Produce clean, consistent welds that meet cosmetic acceptance criteria — free of excessive heat tint/bluing, discoloration, and surface defects. • Set up and manage shielding gas, back-purging, and trailing shields to protect weld and heat-affected zone quality. • Maintain strict cleanliness practices (material prep, dedicated tooling, stainless/aluminum contamination control) and meet surface finish requirements. • Fixture, fit up, and tack precision sheet metal parts to tight tolerances; plan weld sequences to control distortion. • Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and WPS requirements. • Inspect own work and perform post-weld cleaning, heat tint removal, and finishing as required. • Troubleshoot weld quality issues (porosity, lack of fusion, cracking, distortion, discoloration) and recommend corrective actions with engineering and quality. • Mentor and train less experienced welders; help standardize best practices and work instructions. • Support process improvement efforts, including evaluating new technologies such as laser welding to improve quality and reduce rework. • Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements. Required Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent; welding certificate or technical school training preferred. • 5+ years of hands-on welding experience, with a primary focus on thin-gauge stainless steel and aluminum. • Expert GTAW/TIG skills on thin-gauge material, including pulsed TIG. • Proven ability to control heat input and distortion on thin-gauge parts. • Experience meeting cosmetic/visual weld acceptance criteria where appearance is critical. • Knowledge of stainless-steel heat tint/discoloration control, including shielding, purging, cleanliness, and post-weld cleaning. • Precision sheet metal fabrication experience, including fit-up and fixturing. • Ability to read drawings, weld symbols, and WPS requirements. • Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship. • Experience with leak-tight, water-tight, or tank welding, including familiarity with leak testing methods. Preferred Qualifications • Gas-tight welding experience, such as tube-to-tube or tube-to-fitting welds (orbital tube welding a plus). • Brazing experience (torch or furnace). • Experience with or knowledge of laser welding • AWS or equivalent GTAW certification on stainless steel and/or aluminum sheet. • Background in sanitary, food/beverage, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or other high-purity/cosmetic fabrication. • Familiarity with visual inspection and dye penetrant testing. Physical / Work Environment (Typical) • Work is performed in a fabrication shop environment with exposure to noise, heat, and UV light (with required PPE). • Ability to stand, sit, or kneel for extended periods and perform detailed work requiring a steady hand and good visual acuity. Competencies • Craftsmanship and pride in weld appearance • Technical accuracy and attention to detail • Patience and precision on cosmetically critical work • Strong communication and collaboration with engineering and quality • Continuous improvement mindset and openness to new technologies • Willingness to mentor and share knowledge