2nd Class Welder
About The Position
Stellar Energy is hiring a full-time 2nd Class Welder for its fabrication facilities in Jacksonville, Florida, or Fort Worth, Texas. The role performs welding in all positions on structural plate and 6G pipe using SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW, and may cross-train in structural and piping assembly processes. The position reports to the Fabrication Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. The welder interprets job-specific WPS/PQRs, configures welding equipment to meet certified testing criteria, reads blueprints and weld symbols, prepares and fits metal, and inspects welds and surfaces using precision measuring instruments. The role also involves repairing welds, completing daily assignments while following quality and safety requirements, operating overhead cranes or forklifts, and preparing for ISO 9001 and other audits. The position is performed in a fabrication facility and is not approved for remote work. Employees may encounter fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noise, and occasionally extreme conditions at construction job sites. First shift runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; second shift runs Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Travel is generally not required except for local business-day travel.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience in threading, grinding, welding, brazing, rigging, plasma cutting, and gas arc cutting.
- Related experience or training.
- Must be authorized to work in the USA.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability, with the ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Physically and medically qualified to wear required PPE per OSHA standards.
Nice To Haves
- Six or more years of experience in SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welding, or a combination of these processes.
- Two years of vocational technical training.
Responsibilities
- Understand job-specific WPS/PQRs and set up welding machines for all-position work to certified testing criteria.
- Interpret blueprints and weld insignia for assembly of piping and structural system components.
- Measure, hand dress, cut, fit, and prepare metal surfaces for welding according to job-specific requirements.
- Visually inspect pre- and post-weld surfaces and verify job requirements using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Identify insufficient welds and blend them efficiently for repair.
- Complete daily work assignments while monitoring quality and complying with safety and health regulations.
- Operate overhead cranes and/or forklifts.
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements, and meet physical and medical qualifications for required OSHA-standard PPE.
- Prepare for ISO 9001 and other audits.
- Cross-train in multifunction structural and piping assembly processes as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with multiple plan options and preventive care covered at 100% in-network.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
- 401(k) with company match: 100% match up to 3% and 50% match up to 6%.
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage options.
- Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage.
- Wellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program.
- Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases.
- Voluntary legal services.
- Pet insurance.
- Competitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
