Welder Helper

PCM [Pipeline Construction & Maintenance, Inc.]; Winnie (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PCM [Pipeline Construction & Maintenance, Inc.] is seeking a Welder Helper to support welding and thermal cutting activities on site in Texas. The role involves moving materials, preparing pieces, and maintaining a safe work environment under the supervision of a Welder.

The position requires assisting with common welding tasks, handling heavy items, and following departmental safety regulations while contributing to production and quality control. Training will be provided on site.

Qualifications

• Assists welding and thermal cutting tasks as needed.
• Capable of lifting and moving heavy workpieces and materials.
• Willing to follow PCM health, safety and environmental rules.

Responsibilities

• Moves workpieces, tools, and supplies manually or with a hand-truck.
• Lifts, positions, clamps, or secures workpieces for welding or cutting.
• Cleans workpieces to remove slag, rust, and grease using tools.
• Connects hoses and cables as part of welding operations.
• Operates engines and preheats materials as required.
• Inspects and returns finished work and assists crane hoisting as needed.

Skills

Manual material handling

Team cooperation

Safety compliance

Tools

Wire brushes

Portable grinders

Hand scrapers

Job description

Description

Position: Welder Helper

Reports To: Welder

Summary: Typical duties for a Welder Helper includes but are not limited to transporting materials, operating machinery, cleaning equipment, cleaning job sites, handing tools, disassembling defective products, and preparing raw materials for processing.

Essential Qualifications, Duties, and Responsibilities

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Performs any combination of the following duties to assist worker in welding and thermal cutting activities: Moves workpieces, tools and supplies manually or by hand-truck.
• Lifts, moves and holds or clamps workpieces to table, into jigs or into position as directed, manually or by using hoist, pry bars, wrenches, hammer and wedges.
• Cleans workpieces to remove impurities such as slag, rust and grease using wire bushes, portable grinders, hand scrapers or chemical solutions.
• Connects hoses from hand torch to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders or connects cables from power source to electrode holder and workpiece or fixture.
• Starts diesel engines to activate electric generators.
• Places workpieces into furnace to preheat for specified time.
• Removes, tags or marks and moves finished work.
• May attach rigging equipment to objects in preparation for movement by crane or other hoisting mechanisms.

Physical Demands

The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Welder Helpers must be willing to comply with PCM Health, Safety, and Environmental rules and regulations. They must also comply with all governmental regulations.

The above description covers some of the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not however, be constructed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

I have read and understand all the duties and requirements listed above.

Req Number PIP-26-00048

About

About the Organization OUR PEOPLE. OUR PRIDE. OUR COMPANY.

Pipeline Construction & Maintenance, Inc. began its operations in 1996 and continues to grow, serving as a proven leader in the industry for nearly two decades. Our team of skilled craftsmen, experienced project managers, and dedicated professionals strive every day toward meeting the diverse needs of our clients. With integrity, safety, quality, and ethics at the core of our company values, PCM approaches every project with the highest level of commitment.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.