Vessel Welder I: Precision Pressure Vessel Welding

Parker Hannifin; Mineral Wells (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an experienced welder in Texas to join our pressure vessel shop. You will read work orders, set up welding equipment, and monitor weld quality to ensure adherence to specifications.

The role requires FCAW, MIG, SMAW capabilities, and the ability to pass welding procedure tests per ASME VIII. Teamwork and safe operation of cranes and forklifts are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year welding experience in pressure vessel shop, preferred.
• Ability to perform x-ray quality welds.
• FCAW, MIG, SMAW welding processes, required; SAW and TIG, a plus.
• Ability to pass prescribed welding procedure tests in accordance with ASME Section VIII.
• Basic knowledge of reading blueprints, specifically symbols used for welding instructions, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate specified welding machines, tools and equipment, with assistance from Supervisor, Lead, or support personnel.
• Read production orders to verify quality standards for specifications, processes and procedures.
• Monitor welding machine operation, performance and accuracy.
• Verify that vessels, materials, parts, procedures and processes conform to applicable work instructions.
• Follow special handling, documentation and traceability procedures for materials with Lot designations.
• Verify finished product meets specifications.
• Complete necessary documentation for welding procedure specifications, requirements and results.
• Use overhead crane, rollers, hoist or forklift, as necessary, to position and/or move product, as required.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Welding machine

Hoist

Overhead crane

Forklift

Oxy. fuel cutting torch

Rollers

Pneumatic hand tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking an experienced welder in Texas to join our pressure vessel shop. You will read work orders, set up welding equipment, and monitor weld quality to ensure adherence to specifications.

The role requires FCAW, MIG, SMAW capabilities, and the ability to pass welding procedure tests per ASME VIII. Teamwork and safe operation of cranes and forklifts are essential for success.