Welding Helper – Hands-On Support in Gas Plant Projects

Optimized Process Designs, LLC; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) in Katy, TX is seeking a Welder Helper to support welders on projects in the natural gas, NGL, and petrochemical sectors. You will assist with material prep, rig setup, and temperature adjustments on welding equipment, while keeping the work area clean and safe.

Join a tight-knit team within a Koch Engineered Solutions company, where safety is prioritized and growth opportunities exist in an industrial shop setting with demanding physical work and long shifts.

Qualifications

• 6 months' previous experience as a welder helper.
• Must be willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Must be able and willing to attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must know how to clean welds with a buffer or grinder for the welder.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the welder with making sure that the welder has all materials required for welding: rods, grinding discs
• Assist the welder with setting up and moving the rig between work areas
• Adjust temperature on welding machine at the direction of the welder
• Clean welds with a buffer or grinder
• Being familiar with different types of metals
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary
• Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw-Zall.
• Ability to work safely and accurately.

Skills

Safety culture

Teamwork

Punctuality

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Hammers

Torches

Magnetic drills

Welding machines

Saw-Zall

Job description

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) in Katy, TX is seeking a Welder Helper to support welders on projects in the natural gas, NGL, and petrochemical sectors. You will assist with material prep, rig setup, and temperature adjustments on welding equipment, while keeping the work area clean and safe.

Join a tight-knit team within a Koch Engineered Solutions company, where safety is prioritized and growth opportunities exist in an industrial shop setting with demanding physical work and long shifts.