Submerged Arc Welding Machine Operator

Vip Staffing - zrfw; Texas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vip Staffing - zrfw is seeking a Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) Machine Operator for a direct hire in Haltom City, TX. The role requires operating SAW equipment, reading layouts, and maintaining UT-passable welds to meet specifications.

Second shift; pay range $23.00-$26.00 per hour; candidate must have 1-2 years SAW experience and a High School Diploma or GED. You’ll work under the Welding Lead and Shift Supervisor to ensure production targets, safety, and quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years Sub arc welding experience.
• Ability to read welding symbols and instructional material.
• Willing to pass weld tests and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding with Sub Arc Welding equipment.
• Weld steel components per layouts and drawings.
• Weld in flat and horizontal positions.
• Operate seamer and set proper welding settings.
• Operate forklifts, hoists, hand tools, slings and grinders.
• Inspect and correct welds to meet specs.
• Check pieces with straightedges or templates for conformance.
• Follow job orders and engineering drawings.
• Cross-train and assist other tasks as needed.
• Maintain equipment functionality and safety.
• Maintain production and weld quality.
• Ensure UT passable welds and output targets.
• Keep a positive attitude in changing environments.
• Adhere to safe working habits and maintain production.
• Perform additional assigned tasks as needed.

Skills

Welding techniques

Reading welding symbols

Safety compliance

Measurement/math

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Submerged Arc Welding Machine

Torch

Rose buds

Job description

Job Description

Submerged Arc Welding Machine Operator - DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY!!
Location: Haltom City, TX
Shift: 2nd shift
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00
STEEL MANUFACTURING!!

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Welding Lead, the responsibilities of the Submerged Arc Welder (SAW) position include fitting and joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques in accordance with product specifications and production schedules. As a Submerged Arc Welder, you will work in coordination with the Shift Supervisor and other senior management to ensure that the entire customer product is fit and Welded to the specifications of each job and meets the outlined requirements. Consistent production of quality UT passable welds. Maintain production level as determined by the production supervisor.
Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) is a joining process that involves the formation of an electric arc between a continuously fed electrode and the workpiece to be welded. A blanket of powdered flux surrounds and covers the arc and, when molten, provides electrical conduction between the metal to be joined and the electrode. It also generates a protective gas shield and a slag, all of which protects the weld zone.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required. Incumbent must possess a minimum of 1-2 years Sub arc welding experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal incumbent must possess:

• 1.Knowledge of a variety of welder concepts, practices and procedures.


• 2.Knowledge and understanding of welding symbols, and other printed instructional material in the welding of products or parts.3.Ability to use welding equipment such as Submerged Arc Welding Machine, torches and rose buds.


• 4. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.


• 5.Ability to use temperature sticks and welding fillet gauges


• 6.Ability to work in extreme temperatures (sometimes due to season)


• 7.Ability to work additional hours, as needed.


• 8.Successfully pass a Welder test, a background check, including criminal history, drug screen, physical, audiogram, and vision test.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1.Ability to perform welding duties using a Sub Arc Welding machine.


• 2.Ability to weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions.


• 3.Ability to weld in various directions: flat and horizontal.


• 4.Ability to perform a variety of specific welder tasks, such as, operate a seamer and program proper settings.


• 5.Ability to operate forklifts, hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the job’s needs.


• 6.Ability to inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet product specifications.


• 7.Ability to examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.


• 8.Ability to perform job-specific procedures, such as, clamping, holding, tack-welding, grinding, or bolting component parts to obtain required configurations and positions.


• 9.Ability to read, understand and follow job order specifications engineering drawings, and/or work orders.


• 10.Demonstrated willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position.


• 11.Ability to maintain functionality of equipment.


• 12.Ability to maintain quality welds and UT passable welds.


• 13.Ability to maintain production level as determined by supervisor.


• 14.Must display a positive attitude and willingness to learn and participate in a changing environment to reach a common goal.


• 14.Must maintain production and quality of finished products.


• 15.Must operate equipment safely and maintain safe working habits.


• 16.Must be able to perform a variety of other tasks as assigned.