ASME/AWS - Welder

Ford Steel Co; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pipe industry is seeking a skilled Welder to repair and build piping systems. The role involves using various welding techniques and adhering to safety standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant certifications, along with hands-on experience in pipeline welding. Join a dedicated team focused on quality and safety in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience welding in a pipe industry.
• Proven experience as a welder in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and take measurements to plan layout.
• Operate welding equipment to fuse metal segments.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces for flaws.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Welding Equipment Experience

Ability to Interpret Schematics

Knowledge of Safety Standards

Education

High School Diploma

AWS Certificate

Tools

Welding Equipment

Oxy-Fuel Equipment

Job description

Greens Bayou Pipe Mill, Houston, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00 AM

Job Summary:

As a Welder, you repair and build piping systems with welding equipment. You use measuring, cutting, and welding tools to cut and alter metal materials for repairs and new projects. You must have extreme attention to detail, as the work is often delicate and the welding tools used are dangerously hot. You must strictly follow safety precautions. Pipe welding work requires that you follow exact plans and blueprints.

Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as SAW, MIG, FCAW, and SMAW.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g., cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Align components using calipers, rulers, etc., and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
• Repair pipe and other products by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws by visually.
• Must be able to repair the flaws on pipe, found by quality control, after production in the Pipe Repair Station
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking distortion, or expansion of the material.
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Responsible all the activities in the Pipe Repair Station
• Clean inside the pipe before welding, cut the area of the weld by using carbon arc and prepare the proper equipment for welding.
• Knowledge of how to do oxy-fuel welding and cutting when fixing the pipe ends
• Maintain work area and keep equipment clean and orderly
• Provide pipe repair reports with complete and accurate based on company quality control department
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as welder in industry.
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures
• Prior experience in welding (preferably pipeline welding)
• Current knowledge in the ANSI, API, AWS, AND ASME standards.
• Ability to interpret schematics.
• Awareness and experience in all welding gear.

Experience & Education Requirements:

• High school diploma required
• Have an AWS certificate.
• Minimum 2 years of experience welding in a pipe industry

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand or crouch for long period of time

Greens Bayou Pipe Mill, Houston, Texas, United States of America