Welder - Combo

POLK MECHANICAL COMPANY LLC; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

POLK MECHANICAL COMPANY LLC in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking an experienced welder to join our shop and field teams. You will perform non-supervisory welding across various metals and alloys, ensuring penetration, fusion, and dimensional accuracy per blueprints and work orders.

Applicants must have OSHA-10 certification (or be willing to obtain) and be able to read blueprints, interpret specifications, and weld in all positions with attention to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• OSHA-10 certification required; opportunity to take the course if not possessed.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Experience with multiple gas and arc welding processes on various metals and alloys.

Responsibilities

• Weld metals and alloys using various welding processes to manufacture, repair, modify, rebuild, and assemble parts.
• Plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work orders; perform difficult welds in tight spaces with close tolerance and strength requirements.
• Inspect welded joints to ensure no cracks, slag, or defects and that they meet specifications.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Quality standards

Attention to detail

Reading schematics

Tools

Arc welding equipment

Oxy-acetylene welding

GMAW/Stick welding

Job description

Overview

Welders use accepted trade methods and a variety of manual welding processes to weld all types of commonly used metals and alloys of various sizes, shapes, and thicknesses, including dissimilar metals such as copper to steel. Welders assure complete penetration and fusion of base and filler metals, control welding techniques to prevent distortion, and meet weld dimension, tolerance, strength, and other requirements in all welding positions.

Responsibilities

Perform non-supervisory work of welding metals and alloysApply electric, gas, and other welding processes to manufacture, repair, modify, rebuild, and assemble metal parts, equipment, systems, and structuresDetermine appropriate welding techniques and select proper materials such as electrodes or rodsPlan and lay out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work ordersPerform difficult welds in hard to reach areas requiring close tolerance and strength requirementsEnsure welds meet specifications for fit, contour, and smoothnessInspect completed welds to ensure they are free from cracks, slag, or other defectsEnsure welds meet accepted trade standards and pass required inspections and testing methods

Qualifications

Education: NoneExperience: Experience performing welding using multiple gas and arc welding processes on various metals and alloysCertifications / Licenses: OSHA-10 certification is required. If you currently do not possess an OSHA-10, we will give you the opportunity to take the course prior to your employment.Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies: Knowledge of gas welding torch processes such as oxy-acetylene and other industrial gases; Knowledge of arc welding processes including gas metal-arc, gas tungsten-arc, gas carbon-arc, plasma-arc, and atomic hydrogen welding; Understanding of how various metals and alloys react to different welding processes and techniques; Ability to weld in all positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead); Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications; Strong attention to detail and quality standards; Ability to meet strict tolerances and specifications; Ability to perform work in a variety of environments and conditionsPhysical Requirements: Ability to work in office and job site environmentsWork Environment: Office and construction job site

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