Vessel Welder- MW

Petrosmith-Equipment; Mineral Wells (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Petrosmith in Mineral Wells, TX is seeking experienced Vessel and Piping Welders for our fabrication shop focusing on pressure vessels used in the oilfield. You will interpret drawings, weld carbon steel, and fit components to exact tolerances, with 6G or 3G weld tests required.

This full-time position requires strong math, blueprint reading, and adherence to shop procedures and safety practices. Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work with various welding tools under supervision.

Qualifications

• Proficient in basic math including addition/ subtraction of whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Proficient in reading a tape measure/ rulers in increments of 1/16".
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to understand manufacturing sequence in a vessel fabrication shop.
• Ability to use various welding, grinding and fitting tools.
• Ability to follow shop procedures, quality procedures and safety practices.
• Ability to pass 6G or 3G welding test.
• Requires pressure vessel shop fabrication experience.
• Ability to lift materials job components up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to arrive to work on time.

Responsibilities

• Interprets drawings and specifications.
• Welds carbon steel and components using weld procedures.
• Fit-up ANSI flanges to pipe, forged flanges to shells and profile nozzles to match required shell.
• Lay-out nozzles and other sub assembly location in shell components.
• Burns and grinds nozzle cutouts in shell to meet engineering tolerances.
• Uses flame cutting torch, carbon arc gouging, plasma arc, portable grinders and other tools.
• Uses overhead cranes, jib cranes and other lifting/ rigging devices to move components in a safe manner.
• Completing jobs based on standard shop procedures.
• Conforms to shop quality practices and procedures.
• Conforms to safety requirements of the shop.
• Works productively with others to help determine best solutions.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding & fitting

Tape measure reading

Math skills

Safety procedures

Test qualification (6G/3G)

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Description

Job description

Petrosmith a leading provider of production equipment for the oil and gas industry is currently looking for experienced Vessel and Piping Welders to join our team in Mineral Wells, TX. Our Fabrication Shop specializes in Vessels used in the Oilfield Industry. Welders will be responsible for welding pressure vessels experience is required must be able to pass a 6G or 3G weld test.

Responsibilities:

• Interprets drawings and specifications
• Welds carbon steel and components using weld procedures
• Fit-up ANSI flanges to pipe, forged flanges to shells and profile nozzles to match required shell.
• Lay-out nozzles and other sub assembly location in shell components
• Burns and grinds nozzle cutouts in shell to meet engineering tolerances
• Uses flame cutting torch, carbon arc gouging, plasma arc, portable grinders and other tools.
• Uses overhead cranes, jib cranes and other lifting/ rigging devices to move components in a safe manner.
• Completing jobs based on standard shop procedures
• Conforms to shop quality practices and procedures
• Conforms to safety requirements of the shop
• Works productively with others to help determine best solutions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Proficient in basic math including addition/ subtraction of whole numbers, fractions and decimals
• Proficient in reading a tape measure/ rulers in increments of 1/16"
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to understand manufacturing sequence in a vessel fabrication shop
• Ability to use various welding, grinding and fitting tools
• Ability to follow shop procedures, quality procedures and safety practices.
• Ability to pass 6G or 3G welding test
• Requires pressure vessel shop fabrication experience
• Ability to lift materials job components up to 50 pounds
• Ability to arrive to work on time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time offReferral program
• Vision insurance