Combo Welder 2nd Shift
Company
WELDFIT
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
ZipRecruiter
Job Description
WeldFit is a leading fabrication company known for its commitment to excellence, quality, and innovation. We specialize in providing high-quality metal fabrication solutions to a wide range of industries. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a skilled and experienced Combo Pipe Welder to join our team.
Duties / Expectations:
• Prepare and set up appropriate welding equipment parameters and processes as required by the contract drawing and approved welding procedures
• Follow standard procedures in maintaining welders traceability on the work piece when work is completed.
• Weld as needed using Sub Arc Welding, GTAW, and GMAW techniques
• Must be able to perform arch gouging when required
• Communicate with your supervisor in all aspect (safety, productivity and quality) of work.
• Ensure only designated and correct weld wire is used per the WPS.
• Maintain good organization/housekeeping in your work area of responsibility.
• Take good care of equipment from welding machines to welding positioners, etc.
• Always achieve high production with good quality output.
• Work and think safety at all times.
Education/Experience Requirements:
• 3 years of experience welding pipe (100% X-ray)
• Must have experience with arc gouging and torch
• Must be able to pass a 6G mig/flux weld test
• ASME Vessel experience required
• X-ray positioner skilled welders
Required Skills:
• Basic Layout Skills
• Blueprint Reading Skills
• Mathematic Aptitude
• 6G Welding Skills
• Verbal and Written Communication in English
• Time Management Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Flux Core, Mig, and Sub Arc Welding Skills
• Sense of urgency based on priorities
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, bend and climb
• Capability of lifting up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• High Level of manual dexterity
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to distinguish various colors / color coding
• Ability to pass vision test
• Willing to admit to hearing baseline test
Duties / Expectations:
• Prepare and set up appropriate welding equipment parameters and processes as required by the contract drawing and approved welding procedures
• Follow standard procedures in maintaining welders traceability on the work piece when work is completed.
• Weld as needed using Sub Arc Welding, GTAW, and GMAW techniques
• Must be able to perform arch gouging when required
• Communicate with your supervisor in all aspect (safety, productivity and quality) of work.
• Ensure only designated and correct weld wire is used per the WPS.
• Maintain good organization/housekeeping in your work area of responsibility.
• Take good care of equipment from welding machines to welding positioners, etc.
• Always achieve high production with good quality output.
• Work and think safety at all times.
Education/Experience Requirements:
• 3 years of experience welding pipe (100% X-ray)
• Must have experience with arc gouging and torch
• Must be able to pass a 6G mig/flux weld test
• ASME Vessel experience required
• X-ray positioner skilled welders
Required Skills:
• Basic Layout Skills
• Blueprint Reading Skills
• Mathematic Aptitude
• 6G Welding Skills
• Verbal and Written Communication in English
• Time Management Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Flux Core, Mig, and Sub Arc Welding Skills
• Sense of urgency based on priorities
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, bend and climb
• Capability of lifting up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• High Level of manual dexterity
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to distinguish various colors / color coding
• Ability to pass vision test
• Willing to admit to hearing baseline test
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