Welder II

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled welder for a temp-to-hire position in Katy, TX. The role involves fabricating parts, ensuring quality welds, and maintaining a clean workspace. Candidates should possess advanced welding skills, including MIG and TIG certifications, and demonstrate strong fit-up abilities. This opportunity offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment, where your craftsmanship will contribute to high-quality assembly projects. If you're passionate about welding and ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have passed the 1G MIG weld test and work towards passing 1G TIG weld test.
• Advanced understanding of welding machine settings and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks assigned by supervisor in a timely manner.
• Fabricate parts by grinding, cutting, drilling, tacking, or welding.
• Produce clean welds with minimal grinding or buffing.

Skills

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Fit-up Ability

Mathematics for Welding

Education

1-Year Formal Apprenticeship

2-Year Welding Program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Katy TX - Katy, TX

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Please note: This will be a temp-to-hire position

Responsibilities/Job Duties:

• Completes tasks as assigned by supervisor or lead welder in a timely manner.
• Intermediate understanding of fabrication requirements and company expectations related to complete package assembly.
• Follow instructions from supervisors for project changes or job duties.
• Fabricate or prepare parts as needed by grinding, cutting, drilling, tacking or welding.
• Fit-up sub-assembly parts and weld out in standard time frame.
• Produce clean welds with minimal grinding or buffing.
• Keep the work area clean and put tools away when finished with them.
• Accurately fills out timecards and jobs assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

(If a 6G test is passed in a particular process then the 1G is not necessary.)

• Must have passed the 1G MIG weld test.
• Work towards passing 1G TIG weld test.
• Must have passed 6G MIG welding test.
• Must demonstrate advanced level fit-up ability as evaluated by supervisor or QC.
• Must understand shop book drawings at advanced level.
• No weld leaks in 90 consecutive days.
• Advanced understanding of welding machine settings and match to WPS.
• Welds must be visually acceptable and mostly clean prior to any grinding or buffing.
• Intermediate understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Using and reading levels, tape measures and other measurement devices accurately.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a least 1-year formal apprenticeship/training program or,
• Completion of at least 2-year welding program from accredited entity (can sub 2yrs related experience for 1 year education not to count towards years of experience requirement).
• At least 4 years experience in a related field with no more than 1-year absence from welding activities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.