Welder Assistant

Lewis Energy Group; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Welder Assistant to support its fabrication team in Texas. The role involves assisting welders with day-to-day tasks, ensuring safety, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma/GED and be able to work in adverse weather conditions.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K with Matching Contributions

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-Site Fitness Center

Qualifications

• Ability to work in confined spaces and adverse weather conditions.
• Must have forklift certification (preferred).
• Access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders in their tasks including housekeeping and tool organization.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and checks on equipment.
• Follow welder instructions and utilize safety procedures.

Skills

Safety Procedures

Physical Stamina

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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.

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 Welder on everyday tasks. Including housekeeping of truck / area, organizing tools, acquire measurements, handling of raw goods / fabricated pieces, provide consumables, equipment, and will get familiarized on consumables / raw goods utilized.

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

• Attends all safety meeting / JSA daily.
• Checks engines (equipment) daily.
• Conducts housekeeping of area / truck daily.
• Confirms/maintains stock 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 700am - 500pm
• Must be able to work overtime when needed
• Hours and schedule may vary based on operational tempo
• 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 irregular intervals
• Ability to work in adverse weather condition cold / heat 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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