Welder

Job Details

Job Location:

BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: High School Travel Percentage:
Negligible Job Shift: Any Job Category:
Manufacturing KEY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material and structures using electric arc (SMAW), TIG (Heliarc) (GTAW) Flux cored arc welding (FCAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding techniques.
• Able to use an oxygen-acetylene rig to cut materials for fabrication and/or repair
• Able to use plasma cutting techniques.
• Able to appropriately select the proper technique to fabricate and weld carbon steels.
• Able to weld a solid free of defects 70S6 (HELIARC) root pass to a 6G position 6” pipe fill and cap with 7018, this test will qualify you for both pipe and structural.
• Structural welding both vertical and overhead on carbon steel.
• Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
• Able to layout and fabricate metal and pipe assemblies and weldments for manufacturing and construction purposes with little to no guidance.
• Perform routine checks and regular preventive maintenance on equipment to mitigate unplanned and unexpected failures.
• Conduct routine and scheduled maintenance on complex machinery.
• Conduct emergency repairs with limited downtime to prevent damage to machinery or injury to personnel.
• Basic proficiency with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Record all maintenance and repair services performed, and keep track of all materials and parts used during the maintenance process.
• Follow all safety policies, and safe work practices.
• Comply with all safety signs and PPE requirements.
• Report unsafe acts and near misses immediately.
• Address problems with supervisor ASAP. BUT always try to give solutions to every problem. Re-address issues with supervisor on unresolved topics
• We are looking for a self-starter motivated, an employee that takes pride of his accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Knowledge of health and safety guidelines when dealing with dangerous equipment or chemicals
• Good numerical and problem-solving skills
• Mig, Tig, Stick and Carbon Steel welding
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in shifts and/or overtime