Sub Arc Operator- Overnight Shift

Smith Industries; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Weekly pay

Generous PTO policy

Semi-annual bonuses

No travel required

Job summary

Smith Industries is seeking a Sub Arc Operator for our Vessel Shop on the overnight shift. You will produce code-quality welds on vessels and tanks, reading blueprints and applying GMAW, FCAW (75/25 gas mix), and GTAW/GMAW for stainless and combo welds.

You will operate welding equipment, perform layout, inspect pieces, and maintain a safe, efficient work environment while meeting strict QC standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Code certified with a passed 6G welding test.
• Proficient in GMAW and FCAW with 75/25 gas mix.
• Less than 1% fail rate on QC x-rays, with consistently high quality marks.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Team-oriented, dependable, and highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and accurately operate welding equipment and related tools for manufacturing and production.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions accurately.
• Weld metal components per blueprint specifications using electric arc-welding equipment, including GMAW and FCAW with 75/25 gas mix.
• Perform specialty welding such as combo/stainless steel welding using GTAW and GMAW processes.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure with straightedge or template to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Inspect and repair defects and discontinuities before Quality Control inspection.
• Perform layout work and fit fabrication pipe.
• Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment.
• Operate forklift, man lift, and scissor lift as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.

Skills

GMAW

FCAW

GTAW

75/25 gas mix

Blueprint reading

Arc welding

Teamwork

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Flame-cutting torch

Plasma cutting

Welding equipment operation

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance

We are seeking a Sub Arc Operator to join our overnight shift at Smith Industries, in our Vessel Shop. This position plays a key role in producing code-quality welds on vessels and tanks, taking on the more technically demanding work in the shop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficiently and accurately operate welding equipment and related tools for manufacturing and production.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions accurately.
• Weld metal components per blueprint specifications using electric arc-welding equipment, including GMAW and FCAW with 75/25 gas mix.
• Perform specialty welding such as combo/stainless steel welding using GTAW and GMAW processes.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure with straightedge or template to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Inspect and repair defects and discontinuities before Quality Control inspection.
• Perform layout work and fit fabrication pipe.
• Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment.
• Operate forklift, man lift, and scissor lift as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.

General Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Code certified with a passed 6G welding test.
• Proficient in GMAW and FCAW with 75/25 gas mix.
• Less than 1% fail rate on QC x-rays, with consistently high quality marks.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Team-oriented, dependable, and highly motivated.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk up to 90% of the workday.
• Occasional bending, squatting, climbing ladders/stairs, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to accurately assess weights, distances, and heights.

Benefits:

• Generous PTO policy
• 401k with match
• Weekly pay
• Semi-annual bonuses
• No travel required