Welder

Paycom; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WelderBlaze Equipment in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Welding Technician to operate welding equipment and assemble mechanical structures with precision. You will read SAE and metric measurements, learn blueprints, and work on-site in a parts warehouse or shop environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2–4 years in related fields; important traits include self-motivation, organization, safety awareness, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior welding-related experience valued.
• Ability to read measurements and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Assist in unloading trucks and maintain clean work area.
• Read SAE and Metric measurements and cut/fit parts.
• Learn parts diagrams and blueprints for welding work.
• Select appropriate welding equipment per method and maintain it.
• Operate grinders and align components with calipers.
• Weld components in vertical, horizontal or overhead positions.
• Identify opportunities to increase parts sales and margins.

Skills

Self-Motivated

Organization

Multi-tasking

Safety-Conscious

Strong Communication

Forklift Operation

Oxy-Acetylene Torch

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oxy-Acetylene Torch

Forklift

Calipers

Job description

# WelderBlaze Equipment - 30 - Fort Worth, TX 76135## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay## Welding Technician**Position Summary**The Welding Technican is responsible for operating appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision.**Key Responsibilities*** Assist in unloading trucks as needed* Practice good housekeeping of work area* Able to attend on-call schedule for weekend/after-hours callouts* Withstand extreme temperatures* Read SAE and Metric measurements* Willing to learn parts diagrams and Blueprints.* Able to learn Forklift and Telehandler operations* Determine the appropriate welding equipment for a method based on requirements* Operate angle grinders to prepare the part that must be welded* Align components using calipers, rulers, etc., and clamp pieces.* Identify opportunities to increase parts sales and improve margins.**Education & Experience*** High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or business training preferred.* 2–4 years of experience in parts sales, inventory management, service operations, or a related field.* Experience in equipment, industrial distribution, or service shop environments preferred.**Knowledge & Skills*** Self-Motivated* organization* Good Multi-tasking ability* Reasoning skills* Able to stand the entire shift* Able to work in cold/hot outdoor environment* Safety-Conscious* Basic math Skills* Strong Communication skills* Able to operate warehouse forklift* Able to lift 50 lbs* Design project* Able to use an oxy-acetylene torch proficiently* Measuring and Cutting materials to specifications* Weld components in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)* Proven experience as a welder**Work Environment*** Work is performed in a parts warehouse, shop, or service facility environment.* May occasionally lift parts and materials up to 50 pounds.* Exposure to shop equipment, noise, and warehouse conditions may occur.EEO Statement: Owen Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.