Multi-Level Code Welder

USA Compression; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a fabrication welder to assemble metal parts per ASME welding specifications under limited supervision. The role emphasizes reading drawings, operating welding equipment, and maintaining tooling for welds across multiple positions.

The position requires familiarity with welding processes (Stick, MIG, TIG, flux-cored) and adherence to safety and quality standards in a high-demand manufacturing environment in Kilgore, TX.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Familiarity with ASME welding procedures and quality requirements.
• Ability to operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all safety rules and regulations (First priority).
• Read and interpret drawings/specifications to assemble steel parts per welding specifications.
• Operate and maintain welding equipment.
• Weld components in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts prior to assembly.
• Inspect workpieces and verify conformance to specifications.
• Assist lower-level technicians with assigned tasks.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stick welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Flux-cored welding

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP, (NYSE: USAC) provides mission-critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. We are an operations-centric, technology-driven employer with 800+ employees in 18 states across the US. We owe our success to the quality of our employees, our strong commitment to safety, and our superior service to our customers.

Summary

Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for the fabrication and assembly of various metal parts per Company drawings/specifications using ASME approved and qualified welding procedure specifications. Duties include the use and maintenance of related shop equipment for welding, production, and product movement.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: may include any or all of the following.

• Observe and follow all Company safety rules and regulations. (First priority)
• Serve as point person and communicate with outside inspection agencies.
• Read and interpret Company drawings and specifications in order to assemble steel parts based on ASME approved welding specifications.
• Operate and maintain welding equipment efficiently.
• Weld components in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc (Stick), flux cored metal arc, submerged arc, gas tungsten metal arc (TIG), and gas metal arc welding equipment (MIG).
• Assist lower-level technicians with assigned tasks.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Proven knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions and keep commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Demonstrated ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Forklift Certification or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to pass weld test meeting ASME requirements.

GENERAL STATEMENT

• This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform based on business necessity.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• Level C requires 0-2 years of relevant industry experience and/or training. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Level B requires 2-4 years of relevant industry experience and/or training. High school diploma or equivalent.
• Level A requires 4+ years of relevant industry experience and/or training, or combination of 2 years of practical work experience and an associate’s degree or completion of technical/ trade school program.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be requested.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Participation in rotating after hours on-call schedule required.