Welder Assistant

Lewis Energy Group, LP; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Welder Assistant to join their Fabrication team. This role involves supporting welders with various tasks, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and maintaining tools and supplies. The company prides itself on a family-oriented culture and offers a dynamic work environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and the ability to work in challenging conditions. If you're looking to grow in a supportive team and contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with matching

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

On-Site Fitness Center

Wellness Events

Lodging (dependent on role)

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months related experience preferred.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders with daily tasks and maintain cleanliness.
• Check and maintain stock of consumables and tools.
• Attend safety meetings and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Ability to work in confined spaces

Ability to work in adverse weather conditions

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Various tools/grinders

Job description

Overview

About Us

Lewis Energy Group is a vertically integrated E&P Company. We are one of the top national gas producers in South Texas and in the nation. We operate in South Texas and have international operations. We are proud of the family-oriented work culture we have built over the decades. This culture carries into the pride we take in our work and in the communities we operate in.

Lewis Energy Group is looking for a highly motivated Welder Assistant to join our Fabrication team. The welder assistant provides support to the welder by helping with everyday tasks, including housekeeping of the truck/area, organizing tools, acquiring measurements, handling raw goods/fabricated pieces, providing consumables, and familiarizing with consumables/raw goods utilized.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Attends all safety meetings/JSA daily.
• Checks engines (equipment) daily.
• Conducts housekeeping of area/truck daily.
• Confirms/maintains stock of consumables/fuel on truck before departure daily.
• Follows welder instructions on amp adjustments and alignment of raw goods daily.
• Utilizes various tools/grinders (buffing, grinding) to clean welds daily.
• Utilizes/identifies safety procedures like Stop Work Authority where hazards may be present daily.

Your Work Schedule/Hours

• Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
• Must be able to work overtime when needed
• Hours and schedule may vary based on operational tempo

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and minimum of six months related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in confined spaces/elevated surfaces at irregular intervals
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (cold/heat) at irregular intervals

Language Skills

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Forklift certification preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

Access to reliable transportation/cell service daily.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Your Benefits

Lewis Energy Group appreciates the hard work and dedication you bring to our team every day. To do our part, we are committed to keeping your benefits affordable and beneficial for you and your eligible family members. Lewis Energy Group strives to provide benefits that meet your needs, are easy to understand and use, and provide excellent value for affordable costs.

• Insurance: Medical/Dental/Vision/Basic Life and AD&D/and other benefit options to meet your personal needs
• Retirement: 401K with immediate matching contribution
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for you and your dependents
• On-Site fitness center
• Wellness & Company Events throughout the year
• Lodging (dependent on role)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lewis Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.