WELDER; San Antonio, TX - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Bridge & Road, Inc.

- We are currently seeking an experienced WELDER (San Antonio, TX)

This person must be able to join metal parts, such as pipe or metal plates as specified by layout, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures or oral instructions through the application of heat or electric arc-welding equipment. Other duties may be assigned.

• Uses spot welding gun or hand electric, or gas welding equipment to weld or tack weld pieces together.
• Unites pipes from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas and turns valves to release mixture.
• Reaches expected temperature, size, and color of flame by burning torch and adjusting flow of gas and air.
• Preheats work pieces for the preparation of welding or curving, using torch.
• Fills holes or corrects mistakes in lead pieces and makes bulges thin and curves in metal work pieces.
• Checks the weakness of work pieces and measures work pieces with straightedge or template to ensure the piece meets specifications.
• Climbs up ladders or works on scaffolds to take apart textures.
• Gives signal to crane operator to lift large work pieces.
• Uses thermal‑cutting equipment such as flame‑cutting torch or plasma‑arc equipment to dismount metal assemblies or cut scrap metal.
• Uses hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools to place and protect work pieces.
• Chooses place of weld based on type, thickness, area, and expected temperature of metal to protect the torch.
• Instructs and brings flame or electrodes on or across work piece to straighten, curve, dissolve, or develop metal.
• Joins pieces together, covers up taut points, and adds metal to develop parts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

• Must have tools for the trade and be able to provide a personal tool list.
• No per diem and no relocation funding.
• Must pass drug screening.
• Must pass background check.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits are commensurate with experience and include standard industry health, dental, and retirement plans.

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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