WELDER

JOB DETAILS  

Position Title  

Welder 

Location  

South, TX  (On-Site)

Functionally Reports into  

Superintendent  

FLSA Status  

Non-exempt 

JOB OBJECTIVE  

The Welder will be responsible for welding together metal components as specified by blueprints or diagrams, using various welding techniques, to produce quality work. This position will also require assisting fitters, rigging, and knowledge of process piping. 

REQUIREMENTS  

EXPERIENCE  

• Experience with MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux Core welding techniques. 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams. 
• Operates welding equipment, including gas torches and welding machines. 
• Grinds, files and sands seams, joints, and rough surfaces.
• Inspect finished welding products to ensure compliance with specifications. 
• Maintain welding equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition. 
• Must have 4 years’ experience welding experience on industrial size and grade pipe.
• Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g conditions.
• Must have current applicable welding certification or be able to successfully pass a welding test.
• Must have experience welding multiple types of pipes including but not limited to: carbon steel, schedule 10 stainless, chrome and Inconel.
• Must be able to assist pipe fitters in pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication while not actively welding.
• Must be able to work at heights as required.

KNOWLEDGE  

• Experience in MIG, TIG, and stick welding, as well as fabrication and welding symbol interpretation. 
• Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
• Layout, position, aligns, cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various body positions and in various places.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc gas welding equipment.
• Weld metal materials to piping systems equipment using the appropriate welding procedure for the various equipment and metal types involved.
• Identify all equipment for job and process.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & CAPABILITIES  

• High level of intellectual ability. 
• Shares expertise with others. 
• Demonstrate commitment to Safety Standards.
• Displays willingness to make decisions. 
• Makes timely decisions. 
• Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. 
• Communication and teamwork skills.
• Adapts to changes in work environment. 
• Balances team and individual responsibilities. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS  

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a certified welding program including but not limited to: AWS CW, CIW, CRWT, CWS, CWENG, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting. 
• Will talk and hear to communicate. 
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull:  objects, materials, controls, and tools. 
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. 
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.