SubArc Welded/ Machine Welder/SAW expert

Puma Staffing; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Puma Staffing is seeking a skilled Machine Welder for a heavy industrial fabrication environment. You will perform Sub Arc and Flux-Cored welding on large metal parts, reading blueprints and ASME codes to ensure precise fits and high-quality welds.

Responsibilities include radiographic/testing readiness, operating heavy lifting equipment, and maintaining a safe, compliant workspace in alignment with HSE policies.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on SAW and FCAW welding in heavy industrial/fabrication environments.
• Strong knowledge of ASME codes and structural blueprints.
• Experience reading blueprints and interpreting specifications for precise fit-ups.
• Ability to operate heavy lifting equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform Sub Arc welding on heavy metal forms using precise stringer pass techniques.
• Read engineering blueprints and ASME codes to ensure accurate material dimensions.
• Maintain high weld quality through visual, dimensional, and radiographic evaluation.
• Operate lift trucks up to 40,000 lbs, overhead cranes, and common hand tools safely.
• Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies in a heavy fabrication setting.

Skills

SAW Welding

FCAW Welding

Blueprint Reading

ASME Codes

Heavy Fabrication

Tools

Overhead Cranes

Lift Trucks

Heavy Equipment Ops

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilledMachine Welderto join our team. Whether you are a mid-career professional looking to refine your specialized fabrication skills or a seasoned industrial welder looking for a long-term, stable environment, this role offers the opportunity to work with specialized equipment on heavy industrial assemblies. You will manufacture, fabricate, and test high-precision metal components to exact engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Assembly:Perform Sub Arc welding on heavy metal forms, including 2-piece blanks and cylinders, utilizing precise stringer pass techniques.
• Blueprint Reading & Layout:Interpret engineering blueprints, schematics, and ASME code requirements to calculate material dimensions and ensure precise fit-ups.
• Quality Assurance:Conduct visual, dimensional, and radiograph evaluations to maintain high-quality weld integrity and meet a95% radiograph test efficiencystandard.
• Process Execution:Perform supporting operations, including Arc Air gouging, FCAW stringer/hot pass welding, and joint preparation (understanding internal/external dimensions - ID/OD).
• Equipment Operation:Safely operate material handling equipment, including high-capacity lift trucks (up to 40,000 lbs), overhead cranes, and standard hand tools (grinders, hammers, pry bars).
• Safety & Compliance:Maintain a safe workspace in full alignment with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies.

What We Are Looking For

• Welding Expertise:Proven hands-on experience in Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) within a manufacturing, heavy industrial, or pressure vessel environment (typically 3–20+ years of active trade experience).
• Code & Blueprint Literacy:Strong functional knowledge of ASME codes and structural/pressure vessel blueprints.
• Material Handling & Tools:Demonstrated capability operating heavy-duty lift equipment and power hand tools safely.
• Quality Focus:A track record of high-spec weld quality, tolerance control, and passing non-destructive testing (NDT/radiographic testing).
• Physical Capability:Ability to handle physical demands typical of heavy industrial fabrication settings.