Welder - Carbon

Polk Mechanical Company; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk Mechanical Company in Texas seeks a skilled Carbon Welder to perform high-quality welds on carbon steel using oxy-acetylene and arc processes, ensuring penetration and fusion. You will read blueprints and specifications, select electrodes, and weld in all positions with strict attention to heat input and fit-up to prevent distortion.

Work environments include office and construction sites; collaboration with supervisors is essential to meet project specs, quality standards, and safety

Qualifications

• Experience welding carbon steel materials using multiple welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Proficiency in selecting electrodes/fillers and welding in all positions.

Responsibilities

• Apply manual welding processes for carbon steel applications (oxy-acetylene, arc).
• Weld carbon steel components of various sizes and thicknesses.
• Control heat input to prevent warping or burn-through.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, specs and work orders to plan welding tasks.
• Select appropriate welding electrodes or filler rods based on steel type and thickness.
• Perform welds in confined or hard-to-reach areas requiring precision.
• Ensure welds meet dimensions, tolerance and strength.
• Inspect completed welds for defects and compliance with specs.
• Collaborate with supervisors to resolve welding challenges and safety standards.

Skills

Carbon steel welding

Oxy-acetylene welding

Arc welding

Blueprint reading

All positions

Quality focus

Job description

As a Carbon Welder, you will be responsible for executing high-quality welds specifically on carbon steel materials using a variety of manual welding processes. Your expertise will ensure complete penetration and fusion, prevent distortion, and meet precise specifications for dimension, tolerance, and strength in all welding positions.

Responsibilities

• Apply manual welding processes such as oxy-acetylene and electric arc welding (gas metal-arc, shielded metal-arc, and flux-cored arc welding) with a focus on carbon steel applications
• Weld carbon steel components of various sizes, shapes, and thicknesses, including pipe and structural elements
• Control heat input and welding techniques to prevent warping or burn-through
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders to plan and lay out welding tasks accurately
• Select appropriate welding electrodes or filler rods based on carbon steel type, thickness, and welding position
• Perform welds in confined or hard-to-reach areas requiring high precision and strength
• Ensure welds meet specifications for dimension, tolerance, and mechanical strength
• Inspect completed welds to ensure they are free from defects such as cracks, porosity, and slag inclusions
• Collaborate with supervisors to resolve welding challenges and ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards

Education: None

Experience: Experience performing welding on carbon steel materials using multiple welding processes

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies: Knowledge of oxy-acetylene and electric arc welding processes; Ability to weld in all positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead); Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications; Understanding of welding materials, electrodes, and filler rods; Strong attention to detail and quality standards; Ability to work in confined or challenging environments; Problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with team members

Physical Requirements: Ability to work in office and job site environments

Work Environment: Office and construction job site