TIG Welder

Phoenix Labor Group; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Labor Group in Longview, Texas is seeking a skilled TIG Welder to join our team in the industrial sector. This role focuses on flux-core welding, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of structural and mechanical components in demanding field environments.

Candidates must demonstrate strong welding procedures knowledge, adherence to safety codes, and the ability to read blueprints. MSHA certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with stick and flux-core welding on large structural components.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints for fabrication and welding.
• MSHA certification is a plus.
• Must pass urine drug screen and welder lift/work assessment.

Responsibilities

• Weld large structural pieces of metal per drawings and specs.
• Follow pre-heat guidelines and company policies; rectify welds as directed.
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure safety compliance.
• Work with shift leads and supervisors to complete welds to standard.
• Identify and address welding defects such as lack of fusion and undercuts.

Skills

Stick welding

Flux-core welding

2G welding

3G welding

4G welding

Structural welding

Heavy metal fabrication

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: TIG Welder

Shift: NIGHT

Location: Longview, Texas

About us:

Phoenix Labor Group is seeking a skilled TIG Welderto join our team in the industrial sector, specifically in the Longview, Texas area. This opportunity is for one of our partners who operates in the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets.

Job Overview

TIG Welder specializing in flux-core welding, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of structural and mechanical components in industrial field environments. Must demonstrate strong knowledge of welding procedures, equipment, safety codes, and regulations. The ideal candidate is professional, technically skilled, mechanically proficient, and capable of producing high-quality welds in demanding conditions. MSHA certification is a plus.

Job Description:

Read schematics and drawings, and weld large structural pieces of metal together, strictly adhere to company policy. Understand and follow pre-heat guide lines and policy, correct or re-accomplish all welds as directed by shift leads and other supervisory personnel.

Job Qualifications:

• Have knowledge and experience with stick and Flux core structural welding, 2G, 3G and, 4G, large wire, heavy metal manufacturing.
• Perform layout work and projects using blueprints, drawings, sketches, and other specifications.
• Coordinate with job site manager and leads to employ knowledge of metallurgy to determine materials and equipment most suitable for a welding project.
• Use clamps, brackets, cranes, forklifts, heating units and hangers to secure/handle welding materials as needed.
• Know how to remove slags, rough spots, etc. using grinders and other equipment from workpieces and surfaces.
• Understand metal cleaning and polishing of work pieces and surfaces.
• Welded on bases, modules, and tanks etc. using required welding methodologies
• Must be able to pass both urine drug screening, basic medical physical, and a welder’s lift/work assessment.
• Experience with caterpillar manufacturing or similar machinery is a plus.

Additional Comments:

Test: 2G & 3G; 2 1’’ plates, 1 backing plate, 2 runoff tabs per plate.

Items to be mindful of during testing: lack of fusion, lack or penetration, visual failure, lack of fusion in backplate, slag, slag in root, and undercuts.

2G Horizontal Test –3G Vertical

Must Pass Visual, Cut, and Bend checks

Company Description

Phoenix Labor Group is committed to providing the marine construction, oil, and gas industries with first-rate professional services and personnel! We uphold the strictest standards, which ensure we remain competitive, and we strive for 100% customer satisfaction! With over 50 years of combined staff experience, we are an invaluable asset to our customers!Our highly trained trade skill workers carry all the necessary certifications and safety training required to fulfill any order you have, big or small!Owned and operated by Gulf Coast natives who take responsibility within their local communities. Our employees take pride in the fact that we invest in our communities through community outreach! Small businesses come first with us, we only purchase local products & services when available.We consistently bring great results by assisting our customers in maintaining standards of the highest order. standards that are truly at the forefront of safety, quality, and professionalism. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our great company and we truly look forward to being of service to you!

Company Description

Phoenix Labor Group is committed to providing the marine construction, oil, and gas industries with first-rate professional services and personnel! We uphold the strictest standards, which ensure we remain competitive, and we strive for 100% customer satisfaction! With over 50 years of combined staff experience, we are an invaluable asset to our customers!Our highly trained trade skill workers carry all the necessary certifications and safety training required to fulfill any order you have, big or small!Owned and operated by Gulf Coast natives who take responsibility within their local communities. Our employees take pride in the fact that we invest in our communities through community outreach! Small businesses come first with us, we only purchase local products & services when available.We consistently bring great results by assisting our customers in maintaining standards of the highest order. standards that are truly at the forefront of safety, quality, and professionalism. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our great company and we truly look forward to being of service to you!