Welder II

Davita Inc.; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metal fabrication industry is seeking a skilled Shop Welder to operate welding equipment and produce metal structures according to engineering specifications. The successful candidate will have a strong background in machine welding, excellent communication skills, and be committed to adherence to safety standards in a plant environment. Responsibilities include welding equipment operation, inspection of completed work, and maintaining safety practices.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in machine welding required.
• Ability to pass a standard Code Welder exam.
• Possession of a current TWIC card or ability to obtain one required.

Responsibilities

• Operates welding machines to fabricate metal products.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment by adhering to safety standards.
• Completes documentation of welding activities.

Skills

Welding techniques

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's Degree or relevant industry experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

GTAW equipment

SMAW equipment

GMAW equipment

Job description

Description

General Summary

The Shop Welder is responsible for the set-up and operation of welding equipment to fabricate and assemble metal structures and produce metal products according to client and engineering specifications.

Essential Job Functions

Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to Company/Customer safety standards and practices and to legal regulations, alerting others regarding potential hazards or concern

Performs all duties as assigned and adheres to TEAM's Core Values

Operates or tends welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products and assemblies according to client and engineering specifications

Reads, interprets and understands production schedule and specifications to plan tasks related to work orders and determine the appropriate welding equipment or method

Establishes components for welding according to specifications

Performs testing and inspection of welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws

Maintains welding equipment to meet safety standards

Completes documentation of welding activities

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Associate's Degree, training in Vocational school, or relevant industry experience required.

One (1) year of experience in machine welding and knowledge of orbital and automated welding required.

Ability to pass a standard Code Welder exam required.

Ability to operate GTAW, SMAW and GMAW welding equipment required.

Ability to read engineering specifications preferred.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Possession of current TWIC card or ability to obtain a TWIC card required.

Travel Requirements: 0% - 25

Work Conditions

Position is based out of a branch or site location.

Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere

Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel

Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels

Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection

May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes

May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds

Must be able to walk and climb except when performing non-field duties

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively

Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to investigations

Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties

Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations

Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver within a refinery or plant environment to include the ability to gain access to elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells

Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively

Excellent communication skills

Job is located in Houston, TX 77087

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