Welder II

Deshazo; Azle (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Deshazo is seeking an experienced Welder to join our fabrication team in Texas. The role requires working with flame-cutting and hand welding equipment to weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products.

The candidate must have AWS 3G certification or be able to complete in-house training, read blueprints and AWS weld symbols, and operate overhead cranes, rigging systems, forklifts, and drills in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints using AWS symbols and GIT tolerances.
• Understand safety regulations and PPE requirements.
• Complete a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training program.

Responsibilities

• Weld, cut, and braze metal pieces using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.
• Read blueprints and AWS weld symbols to tolerances.
• Operate overhead cranes, rigging, forklifts, and drill presses.
• Set up and weld using MIG with flux-core wire.
• Follow safety rules; lift 45–50 lbs; work at high production rate.
• Level and square parts while tacking into place.
• Maintain and repair welding machines.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

Formal apprenticeship

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Rigging

Forklift operation

Drill presses

Job description

Description

OVERVIEW

The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Required to complete AWS certification 3G test using (FCAW) Flux Core – Mig Welding. 1/8 to unlimited thickness.
• Must be able to read blueprints using GIT tolerances and AWS weld symbols.
• Must be able to operate overhead cranes using proper rigging techniques, forklifts and drill presses of all types.
• Have general understanding of AWS requirements for weld sizes, multiply passes, pre-heating, inner pass temperatures, partial and full penetration welds.
• Must be able to use oxy fuel torches and burn structural members up to 1” thick.
• Must have own tools: Welding Hood, Welding Gloves, Framing Square, Torpedo Level, 25’ Tape, Ball Peen Hammer, Center Punch, and Side Cut Style Plyers.
• Follow all company safety rules and procedures. Capable of working in a safe and productive manner.
• Capable of lifting 45 pounds in a safe manner.
• Work in a safe manner at a high production rate.
• Ables to level and square parts while tacking into place
• Rigging and hoisting with overhead crane
• Fix and rewire welding machines (wire rolls weigh 40lbs)
• Lift and hold 50lbs and be able to set it down gently
• Stand for 8-10 hours
• Climb up and down equipment to fit parts or to weld parts sometimes one handed
• MIG weld: dual shield flux core (95%) hard wire (5%)
• Be able to read and interpret blueprints

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.
• 5 Years of on the job experience