Welder Helper

Advanced Containment Systems, Inc; South Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Containment Systems, Inc. in South Houston is looking for a Welder Helper to assist with various tasks in a welding shop environment. The role involves performing duties such as grinding and sanding, maintaining clean workstations, and assisting other workers as necessary.

The ideal candidate must be physically fit, able to lift heavy objects, and possess good communication skills. A commitment to safety and the ability to follow instructions is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a welding shop environment is required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks safely.
• Must comply with safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties including grinding, sanding, and stocking workstations.
• Assist and replace other workers as needed.
• Maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Ability to carry out oral and written instructions

Ability to communicate well

Ability to read blueprints

Ability to lift and move heavy weights

Job description

Welder Helper

Performs duties assigned by the supervisor and/or lead man including but not limited to grinding; sanding; and stocking weld work stations, completing part fabrication and fit up for welders and maintaining a clean work environment. The employee holding this job must perform the work activities in a correct, accurate and timely fashion.

Marginal job functions

• Replace or assist other workers as needed
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combinations of skills and abilities. Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position are:

• Ability to carry out not only simple but complex oral and written instructions and deal with problems from standardized situations and work experience.
• Ability to communicate well with supervisors, lead-man, and other co-workers.
• Ability to read blue prints and or drawings.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and/or moving of 75 pounds and over, with frequent lifting and/or carrying odd shaped objects weighing up to 75 pounds, and up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to comprehend additional training in relation to the performing of the work duties.

Physical demands

Most of the work tasks (90 %) are performed in-door and subjected to environmental and weather condition changes.

Hours: 8 to 10 hours per day.

Week: 40 to 50 hours per week, sometimes more.

Lunch: Half hour.

Sitting: 25% of the time in an awkward position - not in the normal sitting position, such as sitting on a chair.

Stands: 75% of the time.

Environment

• Exposed to dust, heat, humidity, fumes, cold and dampness when working outside. Shop is not air-conditioned.

Physical task

• Must climb and work at heights over 5 feet.
• Must climb ladders
• Must push and pull heavy weights while performing job duties.
• Must walk around the department and plant area to perform daily work.

Stress

• May work extended hours to meet work demands.
• Requires high degree of concentration
• May work continuously several hours without a break.
• May work in small areas.Must stand on hard surfaces to perform work task.
• Must perform work in awkward positions-vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• May work quickly and have pressure of deadlines and production demands.
• Must stay focused on the work at hand while performing safely.

Other Ergonomics Requirements

The position of Welder helper is a physically demanding job. The functions performed ordinarily involve: extending hands and arms in all directions, holding, grasping, pressing, turning objects using hands, picking, lifting, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers.

Other Specifications and Requirements

Employee must observe and comply with all Safety policy and procedures.

• Demonstrates safe, productive job performance.
• Meets the company standards.

Qualifications Standards

Must have experience in a welding shop environment.

Performance Standards

The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to perform work according to routine, while maintaining standards of performance.
• Proper operation of equipment.