Welder Helper

Avature; Vidor (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic engineering and construction team as a Welder Helper in Vidor, TX! This role is perfect for those who enjoy hands-on work and thrive in a team environment. You will assist skilled welders in various tasks, ensuring all materials are ready and maintaining safety standards on-site. The position requires physical stamina and a commitment to a strong safety culture. If you have a passion for welding and a desire to learn in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is your chance to grow in the natural gas and petrochemical industries. Don't miss out on being part of a dedicated team that values safety and excellence!

Qualifications

• 6 months experience as a welder helper required.
• Ability to clean welds and operate welding tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders with materials and setup for welding tasks.
• Maintain a clean work area and operate various tools safely.

Skills

Welding

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Buffer

Grinder

Welding Machine

Beveling Machines

Cut-off Grinders

Magnetic Drills

Saw-Zall

Job description

The jobsite located in Vidor, TX has an opening for a Welder Helper.

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries.

What You Will Do

Some core responsibilities for a welder helper include:

• Assisting the welder with ensuring that all materials required for welding are available: rods, grinding discs
• Assisting the welder with setting up and moving the rig between work areas
• Adjusting temperature on the welding machine at the direction of the welder
• Cleaning welds with a buffer or grinder
• Being familiar with different types of metals
• Cleaning the work area and restocking supplies and materials as necessary
• Operating tools and equipment including beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw-Zall.
• Working safely and accurately.

We expect all field employees to:

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture
• Recognize safety hazards and risks
• Participate in onsite safety meetings
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment
• Pay high attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors

Some physical demands of being a welder helper include:

• Working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 11 hours per day with breaks given in 2.5 hour intervals
• Moving the entire body, including considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Working on elevated platforms and maintaining balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes while wearing an approved full-body harness and lanyard.
• Using hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Ability to clean welds with a buffer or grinder for the welder
• 6 months previous experience as a welder helper

Other Job Requirements:

• Ability to read, write & communicate in English
• Willingness to travel with extended periods away from home in remote areas
• Willingness to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week
• Willingness to attend mandatory safety meetings
• Ability to meet all physical requirements

What Will Put You Ahead

• Past exposure to different metals including carbon, stainless steel, and galvanized steel
• Experience in a gas plant construction environment
• Familiarity with all aspects of welding and their impact on the project