Sr. Welder (1st Shift)

DistributionNOW; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + bonus

401(k)/ Retirement savings

Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)

Career growth

Friendly work environment

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

DistributionNOW in Tomball, Texas is looking for a skilled Welder responsible for complex welding work. The role involves designing and repairing metals and needs expertise in various welding techniques including MIG and TIG welding.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and four years of experience or equivalent training, with knowledge of applicable codes. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Four years of welding experience or equivalent training and experience.
• Skill in fabrication, joining, and repair of metal objects.
• Knowledge of various welding techniques and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and precision welding techniques.
• Design, fabricate, and repair space-age metals.
• Analyze plans and specifications to determine work requirements.

Skills

Welding techniques (oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, MIG, TIG)

Fabrication and repair of metal objects

Knowledge of applicable codes

Non-destructive inspection techniques

Heat treating and thermal spraying

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited welder's training program

Job description

The Welder is responsible for completing production work safely and responsibly.

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.

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