Sr. Welder (1st Shift)

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) retirement savings

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

DNOW is seeking an experienced welder to perform complex and precision welding across space age metals and research components. You will use oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, MIG and TIG processes to weld parts to exact specifications and prints.

The role requires reading plans, working with high vacuum/high pressure systems, and performing heat treating and thermal spraying as needed. A strong background in diverse welding techniques and equipment operation is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 4-year welder training program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques.
• Experience with Oxy-fuel, MIG, TIG, and plasma cutting.
• Ability to read plans and work orders.

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.
• 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

Fabrication

Joining & Repair

NDT (Inspection)

Heat Treating

Thermal Spraying

Education

High School Diploma

Welding Training Program (4-year)

Welding Training Program (2-year)

Tools

Welding Equipment

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.

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