Welder Helper - Baytown, TX

VetJobs; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Welder Helper in Baytown, TX, dedicated to supporting welding tasks and ensuring safety compliance. This entry-level position requires teamwork and the ability to lift and carry objects up to 60 lbs. If you're looking to start your career in the welding field and are motivated to learn, this could be the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months previous experience as a welder helper.
• Must know how to clean welds with a buffer or grinder.

Responsibilities

• Assist welder with materials and setup.
• Clean work area and restock supplies.
• Adjust temperature on welding machine.

Skills

Safety awareness

Ability to clean welds

Teamwork

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Your Job

The jobsite located in Mt. Belvieu, 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 an 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. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and ability to successfully execute projects. OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement. This enables clients to have a ''one stop shop'' for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems. OPD's industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

What You Will Do

Some Core Responsibilities For a Welder Helper Include

Assisting welder with making sure that welder has all materials required for welding: rods, grinding discs

Assist welder with setting up and moving the rig between work areas

Adjust temperature on welding machine at the direction of the welder

Cleaning welds with a buffer or grinder

Being familiar with different types of metals

Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary

Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw-Zall.

Ability to work 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

High attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors

Auto req ID

448253BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job Category

Operations

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Some physical demands of being a welder helper include:

Capable of 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 12 hours per day.

Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.

Must be able to work on elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes. Must be able to perform these activities while wearing an approved full-body harness and lanyard.

Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Must know how to clean welds with a buffer or grinder for the welder

6 months previous experience as a welder helper

Other Job Requirements

Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.

Must be willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.

Must be able and willing to attend mandatory safety meetings

Must be able 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

Familiar with all aspects of welding and their impact on the project

City*

Baytown

State*

Texas

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Company

Koch Industries

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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