Welder/2nd (Temp)

ASSA ABLOY Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group seeks a temporary Weld Operator in Houston to set up and run welding, soldering, and brazing processes for metal products. You will read blueprints, production schedules, and inspect parts for quality, while working with a team on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include loading pieces into machines, guiding others on setup, and performing basic MIG welding of galvanized steel. Strong reading/math and metallurgy understanding are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and/or industrial experience.
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to do basic math
• Basic understanding of electricity
• Understanding of metallurgy

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate welding machines to join components.
• Load or feed pieces into welding machines.
• Give directions to other workers regarding machine set-up and use.
• Correct problems by adjusting controls or stopping machines.
• Inspect, measure, or test completed metal work pieces using gauges and fixtures.
• Record production information on reports.
• Perform basic MIG welding of galvanized steel.
• Interpret blueprints and work orders for instructions.
• Assemble and clamp pieces into fixtures for bonding, heat-treating, or soldering.
• Follow universal standards to meet codes and requirements.
• Use precision tools to inspect grooves and angles.
• Conduct weld quality tests and keep records.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Operation and Control

Speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Electrical understanding

Metallurgy understanding

Tools

Calipers

Welding equipment

Hammers

Micrometers

Tape measure

Machinist square

Welding machine

Pedestal grinders

Job description

TEMPORARY POSITION

• Potential for full-time hire with benefits
• Must be at least 18 years old

Job Summary

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines for metal products, components, or assemblies. Read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules and inspect, measure, or test completed metal work pieces.

P Rimary Duties And Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, or tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
• Load or feed work pieces into welding machines to join or bond components.
• Give directions to other workers regarding machine set-up and use.
• Correct problems by adjusting controls or by stopping machines and opening holding devices.
• Inspect, measure, or test completed metal work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices.
• Record operational information on specified production reports.
• Basic MIG welding of galvanized steel.
• Interpret blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
• Assemble, align, and clamp work pieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat‑treat, or solder fabricated metal components.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervision.
• Implement universal standards and specs in order to meet building codes and legal requirements
• Use precision measuring tools to inspect grooves and angles
• Conduct tests to check weld quality, including hydrostatic, x‑ray, and dimension tolerance

Education And Experience Profile

• High school diploma or GED certificate and/or industrial experience.
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to do basic math
• Basic understanding of electricity
• Understanding of metallurgy

Required Skills

• Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Knowledge:

• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Tools and Technology:

• Calipers — Dial calipers; Outside micrometer calipers
• Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus — Arc welding equipment; Brazing machines; Computerized numerical control CNC oxy‑fuel systems
• Hammers — Ball peen hammers; Claw hammers
• Micrometers — Vernier micrometers
• Tape measure
• Machinist square
• Welding machine — Miller brand
• Hand Grinders and pedestal grinders

Technology:

• MIG Welding and processes
• Grinding and cutting equipment
• Fixtures
• Oxy‑fuel system

Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Assa Abloy is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.