Structural Welder **$180/day per diem**
Company
Craft and Technical Solutions, LLC
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
Craft and Technical Solutions is an established Marine and Industrial Staffing Company with offices nationwide. Currently, CTS is reviewing resumes for Structural Welders in Mobile, AL.
• *$180/day per diem for qualified applicants**
• *60 hours per week**
Responsibilities:
• Complete fillet and butt welds GMAW-P process (multi-pass) in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions.
• Heat oxygen/propane heating torch.
• Perform grinding and pick up work as needed.
• Complete air carbon arc gouging.
• Properly use fillet and butt gauges.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of various metals characteristics and qualities including the correct welding processes required and the effects of welding on the material.
• Follow OSHA safety regulations.
• Maintain welding equipment and keep the work area clean and organized.
Requirements:
• Minimum 10 years of naval/commercial pulse welding experience.
• Successfully pass several tests over a three-week period.
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Familiar with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.
• Pass a drug screen and background check.
• Comfortable with heights and in confined spaces.
• Lift 50lbs without assistance.
• Must understand the layout of the ship and compartment identification.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Must be a US citizen.
CTS offers a comprehensive benefit packet to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life/Voluntary AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401k
Safety and responsible work practices are of paramount importance at CTS and are woven into the fabric of everything we do. We are committed to employee safety & development, the protection of the environment and the communities where we operate. We are ready to be a partner in your career success!
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Craft and Technical Solutions has a consistent policy that requires an online application to be completed before we can consider you as an applicant for this position.
CTS is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
IND6
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
• *$180/day per diem for qualified applicants**
• *60 hours per week**
Responsibilities:
• Complete fillet and butt welds GMAW-P process (multi-pass) in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions.
• Heat oxygen/propane heating torch.
• Perform grinding and pick up work as needed.
• Complete air carbon arc gouging.
• Properly use fillet and butt gauges.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of various metals characteristics and qualities including the correct welding processes required and the effects of welding on the material.
• Follow OSHA safety regulations.
• Maintain welding equipment and keep the work area clean and organized.
Requirements:
• Minimum 10 years of naval/commercial pulse welding experience.
• Successfully pass several tests over a three-week period.
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Familiar with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.
• Pass a drug screen and background check.
• Comfortable with heights and in confined spaces.
• Lift 50lbs without assistance.
• Must understand the layout of the ship and compartment identification.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Must be a US citizen.
CTS offers a comprehensive benefit packet to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life/Voluntary AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401k
Safety and responsible work practices are of paramount importance at CTS and are woven into the fabric of everything we do. We are committed to employee safety & development, the protection of the environment and the communities where we operate. We are ready to be a partner in your career success!
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Craft and Technical Solutions has a consistent policy that requires an online application to be completed before we can consider you as an applicant for this position.
CTS is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
IND6
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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