Welder

Ohmstede Ltd.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohmstede Ltd. is seeking a Welder to fabricate or repair shell and tube heat exchangers and related equipment for the refining and petrochemical industries. You will read blueprints, enact welding techniques, and perform required cutting, grinding, and repairs to ensure quality workmanship.

Applicants must pass a pre-employment welding examination, read and write English, and communicate effectively with team members. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be required based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment welding examination.
• Must read and understand blueprints and translate into finished product.
• Ability to read and write English; communicate with supervisors and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate or repair shell and tube heat exchangers and related equipment.
• Read instructions from supervisors and co-workers.
• Perform welds meeting x-ray quality as required and perform cutting and grinding as needed.
• Inspect and interpret drawings; ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Work overtime as needed including nights and weekends.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring devices

Basic math

English literacy

Welding techniques

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Welding processes SMAW GTAW GMAW SAW

Job description

About Us

We are one of the nation's leading providers of industrial solutions, serving as the single-source for our client's custom shell and tube heat transfer equipment. Our fully integrated shop services include state-of-the-art technologies, engineering, design, manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and repair.

Job Summary

Ohmstede Ltd. is seeking a Welder to perform the necessary tasks required to fabricate or repair shell and tube heat exchangers of various types and other equipment associated with the refining and petrochemical process industry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be able to comprehend instructions from supervisors and/or co-workers.
• Must pass pre-employment welding examination.
• Possess and apply knowledge of welding techniques.
• Should possess qualifications for all welding techniques, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW- Communicates verbally/effectively in English with supervisors and co-workers for resolution of any questions that may arise regarding safety, job conduct, or product quality control.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints as well as the translation of that information into the finished product.
• Should possess layout and fit-up practices and procedures.
• Cuts as needed to remove internal tubes.
• Cuts shells as necessary to retube bundles.
• Welds shells back together.
• Repairs exchanger parts, tube sheets, channel heads and covers.
• Installs nozzles.
• Make welds meeting x-ray quality as required.
• Performs oxy/acetylene cutting.
• Performs grinding as needed.
• Operates vehicles and power tools when authorized and qualified to do so and in accordance with established company rules and work orders.
• Cleans up work area and equipment after work is completed.
• Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company.
• Must be able to work, when necessary, plus reasonable overtime day or night and/or weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two to four years of related experience
• Knowledge of machining practices
• Must possess basic math skills
• Must be able to read and interpret simple measuring devises
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to bend, push, pull, twist, squat, crawl, lift and climb
• Requires the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Will work in heat, noisy, dusty, dirty, cold environment
• May be exposed to chemicals and pinching hazards

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanicaland electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure,we offer employess a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and sucess.

Equal Oppurtunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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