Weekend Shift-Pipe Fabricator

Team Industries, Inc.; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Industries, Inc. in Port Arthur, TX is seeking an experienced welder to assemble pipe components, verify joint fit-up, and perform welding, grinding, and inspection duties. The role requires passing X-ray and performing multiple welding processes, with a focus on TIG, MIG, and flux-core techniques.

The position operates on a weekend schedule (Friday-Sunday, 6 AM–6 PM) with pay at $37.90 per hour. It demands physical fitness, attention to detail, and reliable teamwork in a safety-conscious

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years on-the-job welding experience.
• Ability to pass X-Ray and weld multiple processes.
• MIG root with down-hill progression/Flux core fill and cap with up-hill progression (6” diameter).
• TIG out with all passes being up-hill progression.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures; write routine reports and speak before groups.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, proportions, percent, area, circumference, and volume; apply basic algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pipe components by tacking them in place prior to welding.
• Confirm squareness and configuration of joints fit-up.
• Ensure pipe joints are aligned properly and spools built per isometric drawings.
• Verify correct lengths, materials, and grades before tacking; retrieve required materials.
• Lift pipe with crane to fit-up bench; weld joints and grind out temporary tacks.
• Record filler rod heat numbers and etch welds; inspect welds and correct as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized work area; follow safety procedures and escalate unsafe conditions.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Good verbal and written communication

Reliable

Mechanical ability

Pride in workmanship

Construction calculator

Willingness to learn

Hard worker

Physically fit

Tools

Welding equipment

Crane operation

Job description

This location is in Port Arthur, TX, relocation, or daily commute required. THERE IS NO PER DIEM

Location: Port Arthur, TX

Pay Range: MUST BE ABLE TO PASS: Test: 2” scheduled 80 TIG weld all the way out

Weekend Shift: 6 AM- 6 PM, Friday-Sunday, 12-hour shifts

Payrate: $37.90 an hour

Job Description:

• Assemble pipe components by tacking them in place prior to welding.
• Confirming squareness of all joints fit-up.
• Confirming configuration of all joints fit-up.
• Confirming pipe joints are aligned properly (taper bore if necessary).
• Confirming pipe spool is built according to the isometric drawings (center to center or center to end dimensions).
• Verify correct length, material, type, and grade of pipe and fittings prior to tacking.
• Retrieve material and make sure they correspond with parts list.
• Lifting pipe with crane to fit-up bench.
• This job involves a variety of other jobs such as welding, cutting, grinding, measurement, and layout.
• Weld joints.
• Grind out temporary tacks.
• Position pieces to be welded.

Purges pipe to be welded.

• Records filler rod heat numbers.
• Identifies his own welds by etching a weld number next to the joint.
• Inspects weld after and makes any corrections if needed.
• Keep work area clean and organized to prevent slips and trips.
• Conducts work safely and follows all safety procedures. Rejects work that is not safe and discusses the situation with supervisor.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum 5 years on-the-job welding experience
• Ability to pass X-Ray and weld multiple processes.
• Ability to MIG root with down-hill progression/Flux core fill and cap with up-hill progression (6” diameter).
• TIG out with all passes being up-hill progression.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percent, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Requirements/ Key Competencies:

• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable
• Mechanical ability and likes to work with their hands
• Good work ethics
• Pride in workmanship
• Be able to use construction calculator
• Willingness to learn
• Must be a hard worker and physically fit as this can be a very physically demanding job.

Equipment Used:

• Hand tools (e.g. hammer, screwdriver)
• Power tools (e.g. saws, welder, drill, grinders)
• Vehicles (e.g. automobile, truck, tractor, lift)

Personal Protective Equipment Required:

• Steel Toe Work Boots
• Hearing Protection
• Safety Eyeglasses
• Welding Coat
• Respirator
• Other PPE's (e.g. gloves, long pants, welding hood, and grinding shield)

Safety:

All TEAM employees are required to follow all of TEAM's safety policies and procedures for their safety and the safety of others.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.