Welder (3109)

Paycom; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Oil Vac, Inc. in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Welder to join Production. The role involves MIG welding, fabricating tanks and frames, and ensuring welded joints meet quality and safety standards.

You will read technical drawings, work with team members, maintain equipment, and document welding activities. The position is hourly, on-site, with the potential for growth within a collaborative fabrication environment. Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational welding training is a plus.
• Proven MIG welding experience with attention to quality and precision.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of different metals and welding procedures.
• Strong detail orientation and safety focus.
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding and other processes to join metal components per drawings.
• Fabricate and assemble tanks, frames, brackets, and metal structures.
• Inspect welds to ensure quality, strength, and compliance with standards.
• Safely handle welding materials, gases, and equipment; follow safety guidelines.
• Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment; report issues.
• Keep the welding area clean and organized; assist teammates as needed.
• Maintain records of welding activity and materials used.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and other heavy equipment as required.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational welding training

Job description

Welder

Job Location: Sage Oil Vac - AMARILLO, TX 79118

Salary Range: $22.00

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly

Purpose and Scope

At Sage Oil Vac, Inc. our Welders play a vital role in the fabrication of high-quality fluid handling equipment by using welding techniques to join metal components, ensuring the reliability and durability of our products.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks, including MIG and other applicable welding processes, to join various metal components, following technical drawings, blueprints, and project specifications.
• Participate in the fabrication and assembly of components used in Sage Oil Vac equipment, such as tanks, frames, brackets, and other metal structures.
• Maintain the highest standards of welding quality, inspecting completed work for accuracy and structural integrity to meet company and industry standards.
• Safely handle and store welding materials, gases, and equipment while adhering to safety guidelines.
• Ensure welding equipment is properly maintained and promptly report any equipment issues or repair needs.
• Strictly adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment for yourself and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the fabrication and manufacturing team to achieve project goals and deadlines.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues related to welding or component assembly and find practical solutions.
• Maintain records of welding activities, including materials used, welding parameters, and any modification made to the standard procedures.
• Responsible for keeping the welding area clean and in order.
• Assist other team members if necessary.
• Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, forklifts, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational training is highly desirable.
• Proven experience as a welder, with expertise in MIG welding techniques.
• Strong welding skills and the ability to produce high-quality welds with a focus on precision and accuracy.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of different metals and their welding procedures.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work of the highest quality.
• Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to troubleshoot welding-related issues.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safety and the ability to enforce safety regulations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

General Provisions & Employment Conditions

This job description is not exhaustive; employees may be assigned additional job-related duties and must follow instructions from authorized personnel. All listed responsibilities are considered essential and may be adjusted to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Successful job performance requires the necessary skills and abilities, though some requirements may preclude individuals who pose safety risks. The document outlines minimum qualifications and does not establish a contractual employment relationship, maintaining an "at-will" employment status. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations.