Welder 2

Valmet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in Houston is seeking a Welder II to perform welding on valves and piping, including GTAW, FCAW and overlay work. The role requires the ability to pass a 6G test and X-ray on 1/2"-6" pipe, with an air-conditioned shop and multiple shifts.

Requires a High School diploma, 5+ years welding experience, and certification or ability to certify within six months. Preference for technical coursework and ARC cladders experience (ARC 5, Fronius).

Qualifications

• High School degree required; technical courses preferred.
• Certified Welder or ability to become certified within first six months.
• Minimum of 5 years welding, cutting, brazing experience.
• Minimum of 5 years using compact cladders (ARC 5, Fronius).

Responsibilities

• Perform welding on valves and piping (GTAW/Pulsed, GTAW, FCAW).
• Overlay and manual pipe welding abilities required.
• Pass 6G GTAW/FCAW weld test and X-ray on 1/2''-6'' pipe.
• Read and interpret weld procedures and drawings.

Skills

GTAW-Pulsed/GTAW-Hot Wire/GTAW/FCAW

6G weld test

Read weld drawings

Team oriented/fast paced

Self-directed/initiative

Multiple deadlines/quality

Education

High School degree

Job description

Position Overview

Perform welding (GTAW-Pulsed, GTAW-Hot Wire, GTAW, FCAW) on valves and piping. Overlay and manual pipe welding abilities required. Level II Manual Pipe Welding pass GTAW, FCAW processes and be able to pass 6G test and X-ray on ½"-6" Pipe. Airconditioned shop with multiple shifts available.

Position

Welder II

Schedule

Friday-Sunday 6:00AM-6:30PM

Core Qualifications

• High School degree required, technical courses preferred
• Certified Welder or ability to become certified within first six months of employment
• Minimum of 5 years welding, cutting, brazing experience
• Minimum of 5 years using the compact cladders (ARC 5, Fronius)

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to read and follow weld procedures and pass a 6 G GTAW/FCAW weld test
• Familiar with the safe operation of welding and cutting equipment and gas equipment
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast paced and demanding
• Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills
• Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy
• Works well meeting multiple deadlines with the ability to deliver on time
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to read and interpret weld drawings
• May perform any other work-related functions as deemed necessary and appropriate by immediate supervisor