Sr. Welder (1st Shift)

DNOW; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + bonus

401(k)/ Retirement savings

Comprehensive Benefits (medical, ...)

Career growth

Friendly work environment

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

DNOW is hiring a Welder to perform complex and precision welding, fabricating and repairing space age metals and components using MIG/TIG welding.

The role involves reading plans, following specifications, and working with high vacuum/high pressure systems, heat treating and thermal spraying. Candidates should have extensive welding experience and a strong commitment to safe operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or equivalent.
• Four years of welding experience; or completion of a four-year welder's program; or completion of a two-year welder's program and two years of welding experience; or any equivalent combination.
• Skill in fabrication, joining and repair of metal objects, equipment, fixtures and structures.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and welding techniques (O2-AC, ARC, MIG, TIG, controlled atmosphere, plasma cutting).
• Knowledge of non-destructive inspection techniques.
• Skill in heat treating and thermal spraying.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex and precision welding techniques.
• Designs, fabricates, joins and/or repairs space age metals, scientific and research components using oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, MIG and TIG welding techniques.
• Welds parts and sub-assemblies to specifications and/or prints.
• Welds in controlled atmospheres, plasma welds and cuts.
• Welds high vacuum and high pressure systems.
• Heat treats and thermal sprays equipment, fixtures and various types of metal objects and structures.
• Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, positioners and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools.
• May also perform minor operations on metal lathes and milling machines.
• Analyzes plans, drawings, work samples, specifications and work orders to determine work requirements, sequence of welding assignments, and personnel needs.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Welding techniques

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Non-destructive testing

Heat treating

Thermal spraying

Education

High School diploma

4-year welder training program

2-year welder training program + experience

Job description

At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service. START YOUR CAREER NOW. The Welder is responsible for completing production work safely and responsibly.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs complex and precision welding techniques.
• Designs, fabricates, joins and/or repairs space age metals, scientific and research components using oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, MIG and TIG welding techniques.
• Welds parts and sub-assemblies to specifications and/or prints.
• Welds in controlled atmospheres, plasma welds and cuts.
• Welds high vacuum and high pressure systems.
• Heat treats and thermal sprays equipment, fixtures and various types of metal objects and structures.
• Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, positioners and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools. May also perform minor operations on metal lathes and milling machines.
• Analyzes plans, drawings, work samples, specifications and work orders to determine work requirements, sequence of welding assignments, and personnel needs.
• Other duties, as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma and/or equivalent.
• Four years of welding experience; or, Completion of an accredited four-year welder's training program; or, Completion of an accredited two-year welder's training program and two years of welding experience; or, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Skill in the fabrication, joining and repair of a variety of metal objects, equipment, fixtures and structures.
• Knowledge of applicable codes.
• Knowledge of welding techniques (oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, MIG, TIG, controlled atmosphere, and plasma cutting), tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of non-destructive inspection techniques.
• Skill in heat treating and thermal spraying.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary + bonus
• 401(k)/ Retirement savings
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
• Career growth
• Friendly work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays