M & E Welder I

Warren Cat; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled M & E Welder I to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for welding metal components using various techniques, including gas welding and arc welding. You'll have the opportunity to work on a range of products, from machine parts to plant equipment, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow your skills. If you're passionate about welding and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience in welding and fabrication.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal parts using gas and arc welding processes.
• Repair and fabricate machine parts and plant equipment.
• Observe safety procedures and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Welding

Thermal cutting

Grinding

Mechanical concepts

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Arc welding equipment

Gas welding equipment

Job description

The M & E Welder I is responsible for welding metal components together with brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as machine parts, plant equipment, motors, and generators.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Weld metal parts together using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes, and perform related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding.
• Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, and increase size of metal parts.
• Position and clamp together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.
• Perform general assembly of engine to driven equipment.
• Apply a general understanding of mechanical concepts, pipe layout and threading.
• Differentiate between thread types and sizes, and utilize basic torque techniques.
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality, apply feedback to improve performance, and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and time management.
• Follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for own actions, and keep commitments.
• Occasionally work long or unusual hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, which may be in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Basic mathematical skills, to include the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to pass Worksteps evaluation.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• We like to take care of business and have fun doing it!
• We offer health, dental, vision, life, and more as a comprehensive benefits package.
• Don’t you want to work with awesome people?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and vibration.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Required travel up to 10%.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

EEO/AA

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities