Welder I

Atec, Inc; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Link Inc. specializes in jet engine test facilities and sound suppression systems, requiring a Welder I to join our team. You will weld assemblies to shop drawings, follow work orders, and ensure quality, safety, and proper documentation through each stage of production.

The role emphasizes reading fabrication drawings, maintaining welding equipment, and adhering to ISO9000 policies and AWS standards. Outdoor/open shop work with standard shifts and occasional overtime is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1 year welding experience preferred.
• Must pass AWS test in 2G (horizontal) for 3/8” and 3G vertical for structural steel 3/8” size.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and welding requirements.
• Knowledge of steel and sheet metal fabrication and welding.
• Welding certification preferred but not required; must meet VLI welding tests/requirements.

Responsibilities

• Weld assemblies according to shop drawings and signed work routers.
• Follow work order instructions and document inspections; maintain material/part identification.
• Maintain welding equipment and control welding electrodes, gas, and supplies.
• Ensure welds comply with VLI welding procedures, project specs, and AWS standards.
• Set up basic weldments to enable fast, quality welding.
• Follow safety practices and report equipment issues to supervisor/maintenance.
• Keep weld-out area neat and orderly.

Skills

Welding

Reading fabrication drawings

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Inspection tools

Job description

SUMMARY

This Job Description provides a description of the duties for which the Welder I will be accountable and responsible. The intent of this Job Description is to enable the employee to be successful within the chain of command, by promoting transparent, effective, efficient, and quality corporate operations. Other duties may be assigned to the Welder from time to time: these additional duties will be communicated directly from the Plant Manager.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Vital Link Inc.'s core business is in the fabrication, maintenance, and installation of jet engine test facilities and sound suppression systems. This requires that the corporation support both field and plant operations, while operating both in a commercial and military environment on a worldwide basis. The Welder in general shall be responsible for ensuring that all assemblies and parts are properly welded and delivered to the painting/shipping department for processing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that welding of assemblies is in accordance with the shop drawings, and that the work routers are properly signed and dated.
• Ensure that all steps, inspections, and other instructions as shown on the work order are followed and documented. Ensure that material and part identification is maintained.
• Maintain welding equipment.
• Control welding electrodes, gas, and other supplies as required.
• Ensure all welds are properly cleaned after welding, and base metal is properly cleaned before welding.
• Ensure that welding is done in accordance with Vital Link Inc. welding procedures, project specifications, and the standards of the American Welding Society (AWS).
• Ensure that proper equipment, procedures, supplies, and materials are available and utilized in the execution of welding.
• Set up basic weldments to facilitate fast quality welding.
• Ensure that appropriate safety practices, equipment, and gear is used.
• Ensure that all problems with equipment and machinery are promptly reported to the Supervisor or Maintenance Department for corrective action. Halt production on equipment and machinery if they cannot be safely operated.
• Responsible to ensure that all welding machines, supplies, equipment, and gear, and the weld-out area in general, are kept in a neat and orderly manner.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with Vital Link International Standards Organization (ISO9000) policies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to pass a standard AWS test in the horizontal (2G) for 3/8” and vertical (3G), for structural steel in the size of 3/8”. This position requires the physical capability to perform welding work, moderate to heavy lifting. Position requires knowledge of steel and sheet metal fabrication and welding, specifically welding procedures, and the operation of welding equipment. Also requires the ability to read the welding requirements of fabrication drawings and work orders.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will perform other duties as required by management when welding duties are not available.

ISO9000 SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Be familiar with and understand Vital Link Quality Policy and company objectives.
• Understand required ISO9000 specific Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Complete all records required by Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Participate in Vital Link Continuous Improvement activities as appropriate.
• Participate in ISO9000 training as required.
• Cooperate with Auditors.
• Report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or minimum 1 years’ experience is preferred. Though skill, technical knowledge, discipline, communication, and organizational ability will be the deciding factors for the skill level of welding assigned.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Welding certification preferred but not required. Must meet VLI welding tests/requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, crouch, bend and occasionally lift and/or move up to (40) pounds.
• Must have a full range of body movements including the use of hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, climbing, bending, reaching, lifting, and walking.
• Must have command of sight, hearing, and touch. Must have the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with other personnel.
• Should be able to properly lift moderate and heavy steel parts, equipment, and supplies on a routine basis.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position will be working primarily outdoors and in an open shop in all types of weather. This position is exposed to heavy amounts of potentially hazardous dust and fumes requiring the use of safety glasses and protective clothing is required. Noise level in the work environment is usually high and may require hearing protection.
• Usually eight (8) to ten (10) hour workdays, five (5) days per week with occasional Saturday and Sunday work, as well as additional early and/or late workdays to accommodate special business circumstances.
• Extended work hours and/or travel may occasionally be required.

www.Atec.com

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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