Machine Maintenance/Welder

Machine Maintenance/Welder


Company
Forge USA
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
18โ€“22 an hour
Posted
3 days ago
Via
Indeed

Job Description
1.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Is capable of setting up and operating a variety of machine tools in order to fabricate parts to be used in repairing and/or maintaining industrial equipment, applying knowledge of mechanics., shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures.

Specific responsibilities may include:

ยท Observes and listens to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and determine the need for adjustment and/or repair.

ยท Is capable of reading and understanding blueprints, machine parts sketches and specifications of equipment to determine the type and dimensions of material required to fabricate repair parts.

ยท Measures, marks and scribes dimensions and reference points on metal surfaces, using such measuring and marking devices as a scale, micrometer, caliper and scriber.

ยท Dismantles machine or equipment using handtools or power tools, to examine parts for defects or to remove defective part(s).

ยท Replaces defective part(s) with new parts or repairs or reproduces parts from various kinds of materials, using handtools, such as scraper, files, drill, and machine tools.

ยท Assembles and test operates machine to verify correction of malfunction.

ยท Maintains and lubricates machine tools and equipment.

ยท Welds parts, using arc or gas welding equipment.

ยท Repairs or replaces faulty wiring, switches, relays, and circuit breakers.

ยท May perform general rough carpentry work.

ยท Other duties as assigned.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 EDUCATION AND TRAINING

ยท High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

2.2 EXPERIENCE

ยท Prior maintenance mechanic experience desired.

ยท Able to read and differentiate between material grades and sizes.

ยท Pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing experience

2.3 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

ยท Able to read, understand and interpret machine drawings, blueprints, specifications, and operational manuals.

ยท Able to use common hand tools and standard measuring equipment, such as a scale, micrometer and venier caliper.

ยท Able to operate common machine tools, such as a lathe, drilling machine, milling machine and arc and gas welders.

ยท Knowledge of electrical theory and a firm knowledge of practical electrical operations.

ยท Knowledge of using standard carpentry tools to perform rough carpentry tasks.

ยท Ability to diagnose machine problems, analyze the cause of these and arrive to a prompt, effective solution to machine malfunctions.

2.4 PHYSICAL AND SAFETY

ยท Stand, bend and/or walk for up to 3 hours at a time.

ยท Must be able to exert 20 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 lbs. of force frequently and/or constantly move objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Must be able to lift a 35 lb. object vertically 3 foot high.

ยท Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements.

ยท Exposure to production environment.

ยท Exposure to cold and hot environment.

3.0 OTHER

ยท Detail oriented

ยท Produces error-free work.

ยท Self-starter who thinks of innovative, faster ways to accomplish tasks.

ยท Works with minimal supervision.

ยท Flexible and able to adapt to our dynamic environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:
โ€ข 401(k)
โ€ข Dental insurance
โ€ข Health insurance
โ€ข Life insurance
โ€ข Paid time off
โ€ข Vision insurance

Experience:
โ€ข Maintenance: 4 years (Required)
โ€ข Welding: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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