ASME/AWS - Welder & Fitter

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

Job summary

A leading company in Houston is seeking an experienced Welder & Fitter to repair and build piping systems. The role involves operating welding equipment, interpreting schematics, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have previous welding experience and knowledge of relevant standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a welder preferably pipeline welding.
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments.
• Repairs pipe and other products by welding pieces and filling gaps.
• Maintains equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.

Skills

Welding

Interpret Schematics

Knowledge of ANSI Standards

Knowledge of API Standards

Knowledge of AWS Standards

Knowledge of ASME Standards

Awareness of Welding Gear

Job description

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

Job Description

Posted Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:00 AM

We are seeking an experienced Welder & Fitter for our company, Greens Bayou Pipe Mill, in east Houston. The Welder/Fitter repairs and builds piping systems using specialized welding equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Operates manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as SAW, MIG, FCAW, and SMAW
• Determines the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Sets up components for welding according to specifications (e.g., cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Welds components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
• Repairs pipe and other products by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Repairs the flaws in pipe found by quality control after production in the Pipe Repair Station
• Maintains equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Cleans inside the pipe before welding, cuts the area of the weld by using a carbon arc and prepares the proper equipment for welding
• Maintains work area and keeps equipment clean and orderly
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

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

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand or crouch for a long period of time.

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