Welder Fitter B-THF

Taco, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

Job summary

Taco, Inc. is seeking a Welder Fitter B in Lubbock, Texas, to perform various welding duties on standard and custom engineered parts. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of welding experience and must be proficient in multiple welding processes, including FCAW and GMAW.

The position offers competitive salaries and numerous benefits, including tuition reimbursement and career development programs, fostering a culture focused on health, family, and well-being.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of welding experience with various materials and processes.
• Must pass ASME Section IX welding tests.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding duties on standard and custom engineered parts.
• Fit up and fully weld heat exchangers and tanks.
• Monitor quality of work and report issues.

Skills

Proficient in FCAW/GMAW

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) interpretation

Knowledge of shop math

Problem-solving

Ability to manage time effectively

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of welding and fabrication vocational program

Tools

Gas metal arc welding equipment

Flux cored arc welding equipment

Gas tungsten arc welding equipment

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: Onsite

Position Summary

The Welder Fitter B performs a wide variety of standardized and customized welding duties on mostly standard and some custom engineered parts. They perform custom weldment fit up on heat exchangers of all sizes and weights using the gas metal arc welding/flux cored arc welding (GMAW/FCAW) welding process. This role will assist Welder A’s or other team members when needed.

Measures of Success

• Full understanding of relevant Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and the ability to follow all parameters within.
• Timely completion of all welding operations within the operational time limits and according to Taco’s quality protocols.
• Successfully troubleshoot moderately complex welding and fit‑up issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Works mostly independently using drawings, specifications, WPS and verbal instructions.
• Uses various types of welding equipment and a variety of common hand and power tools.
• Will fit up and fully weld heat exchangers and less complicated tanks including custom fabrications, with minimal guidance by reading and interpreting standard and custom part drawings. This work will take place at normal working heights.
• Uses FCAW/GMAW welding process, with or without backing, in the flat, horizontal, vertical positions, on both Steel, Stainless‑Steel and Duplex Stainless‑Steel materials.
• Uses gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) welding process for welding 300 series and Duplex Stainless Steels.
• Must be proficient in Stainless Steel welding and understand the complexities and required practices for welding Stainless Steel.
• Will weld full penetration welds on small diameter pipe using the GMAW process.
• Reads appropriate Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and is capable of interpreting welding variables and assures that all parameters within the WPS are adhered to.
• Monitors quality of work, makes corrective adjustments and reports equipment malfunctions, defective materials or other unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Maintains necessary records, completes transactions within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and accesses company intranet as needed for work instructions.
• Ensures their own safety and that of team members.
• Troubleshoots engineering drawings and reviews with management when issues are identified.
• Maintains work area in neat, clean, and orderly condition and observes all safety regulations and practices.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass American Society of Mechanical Engineers ( ASME ) Section IX welding test s with the following variables:
  • FCAW/GMAW and SAW processes
  • Steel‑steel, steel‑stainless, stainless‑stainless material
  • Flat, horizontal and vertical positions
  • With or without backing
  • Small pipe diameter in rotated horizontal position
• 5+ years of welding experience using drawings, specifications, charts and welding equipment
• Knowledge of shop math and basic geometry concepts
• Must be proficient in numerous welding procedure specifications including small pipe qualification and various welding positions
• Ability to foll ow verbal and written instructions and effectively apply to assigned work
• Ability to navigate multiple windows in company ERP system to access production and resource data
• Ability to perform repetitive work requiring constant alertness or activity and including standing and lifting for extended periods of time , sometimes at height of up to 10 feet
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes
• Requires j udgment to comply with instructions, solve pro blems , and the ability to solve minor technical issues without guidance
• Travel: minimal to none

Preferred

• Graduate of a welding and fabrication vocational or technical training program
• 1+ year experience in a pipe, pressure vessel or structural welding shop

This position works primarily in a production floor environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas. This position requires extensive physical labor. This position also requires occasional work in confined space.

Benefits

• Provides competitive salaries and benefits
• Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on‑site training programs in our learning center
• Believes in sharing profits with its employees
• Is mindful about family, health and well‑being
• Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential