Welder - Port Lavaca, TX

VetJobs; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking skilled welders, particularly those affiliated with the military, for on-site roles in Port Lavaca, Texas. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience, strong knowledge of welding processes, and the ability to interpret blueprints. This role emphasizes safety and precision, offering an opportunity for dedicated professionals to contribute to impactful projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years journeyman experience welding various types of materials.
• 1-2 years of experience as a helper in the welding field.
• Must own Rig welding machine.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret and apply information from work specifications and blueprints.
• Demonstrate ability to weld together parts using various welding processes.
• Recognize and demonstrate safe usage of hand tools and power tools.

Skills

Welding

Material Handling

Blueprint Reading

Rigging

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Rig welding machine

Portable grinders

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Accurately interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, specifications, ISO’s, blueprints or other drawings and recognize basic blueprints or symbols for job application.

Identify, recognize and demonstrate safe usage of hand tools and power tools appropriate for the job.

Recognize various materials used in the craft and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques.

Select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but not limited to) manlifts, fork lifts, and company trucks.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices.

Identify, explain and perform crane signals.

Demonstrate ability to weld together parts using any of the welding processes on various metals such as carbon steel, stainless, alloys, etc.

Demonstrate ability to use alignment devices for fabrication.

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to qualify and pass all welding performance tests.

Demonstrate ability to produce welds that are 100% X-ray quality.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills in use of oxy-acetylene flame cutting equipment.

Demonstrate knowledge of regulations governing quality control codes.

Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.

Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.

Auto req ID

447899BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job Category

Operations

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Must own Rig welding machine.

Candidate should have a minimum 2 years journeyman experience welding various types of materials.

Candidate should have a 1-2 years of experience as helper in the welding field.

City*

Port Lavaca

State*

Texas

Job Code

Welder Welder

Company

Wood