Coiled Tubes Welder - Houston, TX

Coiled Tubes Welder - Houston, TX


Company
Tenaris
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
9 days ago
Via
Tenaris

Job Description
At Tenaris, you will join a global network of professionals working together toward a common goal: shape the future of energy through advanced tubular products and services.

If you want to become part of a diverse team that values results, analytical approach to problem solving and teamwork, Tenaris is the place for you.

Coiled Tubes Welder - Houston, TX

LOCATION: Houston - Texas - USA

DEPARTMENT: INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS

We are looking for a skilled Welder to cut and join metals at our facility. This person will operate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures, or parts, with a great deal of precision. A welder must be competent in using potentially dangerous equipment following all safety precautions. The ideal candidate will have a steady hand and great attention to detail. Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential.

Responsibilities
• Executes Big Wheel Set up and stabbing.
• Change and controls machine tools and consumables ensuring their availability - Performs machine operation.
• Performs Tig and PAW (plasma arc welding) to join strips, including tapered wall thickness.
• Monitors welding variables (Speed, heat input,ect.)
• Performs grinding and weld finishing to x-ray quality to prepare strip for milling.
• Reports production stoppages.
• Assists machine lock outs and tag outs and does operative maintenance.
• Updates information in the tracking systems.
• Complete and update all applicable records ensuring information accuracy.
• Ensure proper use of the company assets, detecting and reporting malfunctioning.
• Proactively suggest improvements and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain a clean and ordered workplace.

Schedule: This position will be required to work on a rotating shift.

Preferred Skills:
• The ability to respect safety guidelines and procedures
• The habit of maintaining clean workspaces
• The ability to precisely follow directions
• Teamwork skills
• The ability to learn new technologies and practices
• Experience working with grinders and metal finishers

If your experience and knowledge match our requirements, please apply

Tenaris is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity in employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those that match the criteria required for the desired profile will be contacted.

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