Combo Welder

Taurus Industrial Group, LLC; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Taurus Industrial Group, LLC in Texas seeks a Combination Welder to weld, fabricate and assist pipe fitters in installing industrial piping systems. The role requires reading blueprints, passing a weld test, and welding in 2G/4G/6G positions with Stick or TIG welding on carbon steel, stainless, or chrome pipes. A Texas driver’s license and TWIC are required. Strong English communication and safety PPE adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years welding experience.
• Must pass a weld test.
• Ability to weld in 2G, 4G, and 6G conditions.
• Stick and TIG weld on pipe.

Responsibilities

• Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding.
• Layout, position, aligns, cut, assemble, and fit metal components in various body positions.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts using arc, GMAW, submerged arc welding equipment.
• Welds metal materials to piping systems using appropriate procedures.
• Identify all equipment for job and process.
• Identify all safety risks and requirements.

Skills

Stick welding

Tig welding

Pipe welding

Read blueprints

English fluency

Job description

Summary

The Combination Welder will weld, fabricate and assist pipe fitters in installation of varying types of industrial pipe into the projects piping systems.

The Combination Welder will weld, fabricate and assist pipe fitters in installation of varying types of industrial pipe into the projects piping systems.

Qualification Requirements

• Must have 4+ years welding experience.
• Must be able to successfully pass a weld test.
• Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g conditions.
• Must be able to Stick and Tig weld on Pipe.
• Must have experience welding multiple types of pipes including but not limited to carbon steel, stainless, and chrome.
• Must be able to assist pipe fitters in pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication while not actively welding.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• TWIC required.

Must weld stainless steel and work with pumps.

• Must have a valid Texas Drivers License with minimal infractions.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be able to read blueprints and other engineering drawings to efficiently perform work.
• Must be able to read and interrupt technical manuals as applicable.
• Must have 4+ years welding experience on industrial size and grade pipe. (Schedules: 40, 80, and 160)
• Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g conditions.
• Must be able to Stick and Tig weld on Pipe.
• Must have thorough knowledge of various metals characteristic and qualities including the correct welding processes required and the effects of welding on the material.

Essential Functions

• Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding. Applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
• Layout, position, aligns, cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various body positions.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc gas welding equipment.
• Weld metal materials to piping systems equipment using the appropriate welding procedure for the various equipment and metal types involved.
• Identify all equipment for job and process.
• Identify all safety risks and requirements.

Physical Demands

Will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting. Will talk and hear to communicate. Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.

May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. Will work at slight heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work from platforms using the appropriate fall protection requirements.

Work Environment

Must be able to work in weathering conditions including heat conditions while wearing appropriate PPE.

Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and leather work boots.