Your Role at Cabot
Cabot Corporation is seeking a talented motivated individual to join as a Welder-Fitter in the Burner Technology Group. This role supports Cabot’s Manufacturing and R&D groups and will be located in Billerica, MA, Cabot’s primary Business and Technology Center.
Are you a positive, innovative, hard-working, energetic, and motivated professional with a passion for welding and assembling critical mechanical components? If so, please consider the opportunity we have for you to join our team!
How You Will Make an Impact
The Welder-Fitter will act as a technical/mechanical resource for welding, fitting, inspecting, and assembly of mechanical components, parts, complete industrial type combustion burners or other mechanical equipment. This position works independently or as a collaborative team member as determined by the project or business needs.
- Inspects incoming parts received from vendors to ensure components meet critical fabrication tolerances and outgoing parts completed by Cabot.
- Reads and follows drawings and specifications to fit up and weld assemblies and subassemblies as designed, following proper safety guidelines.
A successful candidate will be someone who:
- Works with a safety “first” mentality and approach to all activities
- Works from sketches diagrams, drawings and verbal instructions to fabricate components into finished parts. Performs welding operations on a variety of structures and metal components.
- Understands welding procedures and sequence of assembly to ensure minimal distortion and maximize quality. May use various welding techniques such as gas-metal arc (stick, MIG, TIG) , semi-robotic ,brazing and/or soldering to join metals. May periodically perform related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming and template or fixture making.
- Periodically Inspects incoming parts from commercial and specialty vendors to ensure quality product and facilitate assembly. Has the skills to measure and gage components against print specifications and reports results.
- Reviews and inspects outgoing parts before shipment.
- Performs routine maintenance of welding equipment.
- Periodically assists planner / shipper /logistics as needed. (crating, forklift, etc.)
- Potential ability to obtain appropriate or commensurate certification (as needed). Within a reasonable time.
- Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements. Keeps work areas safe and clean.
- Works with a safe, professional, business-like demeanor representing Cabot’s best interest. Periodic travel may be needed.
- Full knowledge of welding techniques and procedures, ensure full penetration / watertight quality weld capabilities that could pass x ray or any NDT.
- Experience with high temperatures and specialty alloys.
- Knowledge of and experience with equipment and related tools, including hand and power tools, measuring devices, welding positioners, overhead crane, plasma cutter and torches.
What You Will Bring to Cabot
- Ability to read, interpret and comment on mechanical drawings; perform required “shop” mathematics.
- Familiarity with computers as a user.
- Organization and prioritization skills to adjust work schedule to accommodate unplanned needs.
- High School / Trade school diploma required as a minimum. Also completed related apprentice, journeyman, master training or certification is extremely helpful.
- 5-10+ + years of experience as a welder / fitter, preferably involved with stainless steels, high nickel alloys and associated metals and materials.
How We’ll Support Your Success:
- Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
- Growth –Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.
- Meaningful Work that is Valued – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”
- Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits.
- Feedback – we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
- Support – you are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. We have a global team of engineers that are willing to help. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success