Welder A - AlvU

Jimmy Jazz

Alvarado (TX)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 39,000

Full time

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Job summary

Sabre Industries in the United States is seeking a skilled welder to join the production team. The role requires reading blueprints, preparing and welding using MCAW and oxy-fuel methods, and inspecting work to ensure quality.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and basic math, with preferred GMAW or metal core experience. Physical work includes lifting up to 50 pounds and performing in a high-noise, open environment.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED preferred.
Basic Math skills required.
Must be able to read and write.
Ability to read blueprints required.
GMAW or Metal Core Welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
Read and interpret drawings and welding symbols to determine attachments, weld size and configuration.
Operate welding machines and cutting equipment to weld components.
Weld with MCAW process on small components or assemblies.
Visually inspect work and ensure welds meet drawings and specs.
Read work orders and daily production schedules.
Safely handle and move materials and operate in open environments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Welding

Oxy-fuel torch

MCAW welding

Band saw operation

Plasma-arc torch

Weld inspection

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Oxy-fuel torch

MCAW welding

Band saw

Plasma-arc torch

Welding gauge

Job description

Base Pay $25.50 / Hour
Employee Type Non-Exempt

Description

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America’s communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That’s how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive.

With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

Scope of Responsibility:

This position performs production within prescribed codes, and according to prescribed procedures, specifications, and drawings. Must complete Welder Training Program. Must be able to pass and certify 3G and 4G FCAW welding test.

Ability to plan, organize, pay attention to details and multi-task in a fast paced work environment
Works Independently with minimal supervision once assignments or responsibilities outlined and delegated. Displays a strong sense of ownership for work.
Flexible and Adaptable: Copes with ambiguity, change, and uncertainty effectively. Not hesitant to resolve lack of clarity, structure, or definition of outcomes then moves ahead.
Actively seeks and supports continuous improvement activities in process efficiencies, costs and effectiveness of work
Knowledge of general safety guidelines and Sabre’s quality expectations and application in the work place
Manually positions pole assembly in pole rollers into proper position for welding.
Reads and interprets drawings (including weld symbols) and specifications to ascertain proper location of attachments, as well as weld size and configuration.
Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides feet, inches, fractions, and decimals. Uses tables to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions
Adjust welding machines to achieve desired results within parameters of established welding procedures. Frequently pushes, pulls and lifts up to 50 pounds.
Uses oxy-fuel torch to pre-heat parts to be welded in accordance with published welding codes and specifications
Uses MCAW welding process to weld small components or assemblies
Wears protective equipment, including safety glasses, insulated welding gloves, leather sleeves and/or cape, and welding hood
Works in confined areas at various locations on the small pole assembly line as necessary to weld components described above
Uses chipping hammer, wire brush, motorized grinders, and motorized wire brush at various times to clean welded areas.
Uses pneumatic drills and magnetic drills to drill carious size holes on pole assembly as required by drawings and specifications
Visually inspects his/her work to identify material discrepancies and to ensure that welds have been completed satisfactorily in compliance with applicable drawings and specifications.
Uses a weld gauge to measure weld size, standard and metric
Reads and interprets work orders and daily production schedules.
When called upon, assist fitter in assembling pole assembly. Uses measuring tape, level, square, and angle finder to measure distances and angles
Uses oxy-fuel cutting torch and plasma-arc torch for cutting steel.
Operates assembly line conveyor system to move tubular shafts into position for cutting on band saw and for fitting. Operates band saw for cutting tubular shafts according to specifications.
Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Management.

Position Requirements:

High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Basic Math skills required
Must be able to read and write.
Ability to read blueprints required
GMAW or Metal Core Welding experience preferred

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand 100% of scheduled shift. Lifting, pushing, prying, and dragging heavy materials.
Must be capable of bending, stooping, crawling under or over and occasional climbing of stairs/ladders heights up to 6 or 7 feet.
Abnormal level of noise due to grinding, chipping, hammering requires hearing protection (ear plugs) be worn at all times.
Must possess adequate dexterity and stamina to sustain expected production effectively.
Must be able to work in fast-paced work environment
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting and handling of materials.
Position requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individual.
Must be able to work in an open environment exposed to extreme temperatures.

At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for: