Pipe Welder

Job Details

Job Location:

Aitken-Shop - Houston, TX 77022 Education Level: None Travel Percentage:
None Job Category:
Production

Our Employee Value Proposition

Working for a world class leader in pressure vessel fabrication, at Aitken Manufacturing Inc. Welder brings his/her expertise and knowledge in fabrication to build some of the most complex and high profile projects in the Oil & Gas, Energy, Chemical, & Processing industrial segments. Critical to the production process this position welds a large variety of materials using the following welding processes: FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and SAW.

The production welder utilizes a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade including knowledge of common heat reactions of metals.

• Follows applicable welding procedures (ASME, AWS, AISC)
• Welds on ground level, above ground and below ground, in any required position.
• Chips, peens and grinds material to prepare for welding or finish.
• Welds structural materials such as pipe, plates, sheets, tanks, etc., occasionally involving uncommon structural metals or machine metals under close tolerances of heat application and workmanship.
• Perform gouging and scarfing as needed.
• Capable of passing welding test in accordance to ASME Sec. IX in conformance to ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1.
• Keeps work area organized and clean.
• Transport material by crane as needed and required.
• Must adhere to and follow all safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Familiar with the safe use of:
  Ransom type manipulators (turntable), overhead crane, forklift, and oxy fuel equipment.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and/or 12 months of stable work experience.
• Must pass ASME required weld test.

• At least three (3) years of experience welding pressure vessels required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. The employee must occasionally push and/or pull a maximum force of 200 ft-lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Close mental and visual application required to interpret drawings, layout, plan work, and weld. Good judgment in determining best method and procedure to be followed. Able to work on jobs while applying safety rules at all times.

Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.

Aitken MFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.