Boilermaker

Ohmstede•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

Ohmstede Ltd. is looking for a Boilermaker to perform the necessary tasks required to assist in the repair, retube, rebuild and fabrication shell & tube heat exchangers of various types and other process equipment associated with the Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Processing Industry.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One to three years of related experience
Working knowledge of fabrication shop practice
Must be able to read and write English
Must be able to read and interpret drawings
Accurately read and interpret measuring devices
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to bend, push, pull, twist, squat, crawl, lift and reach overhead
Requires the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Must be able to comprehend instructions from supervisors and/or co-workers.
Attaches sling and operates overhead crane to lift equipment to specified position.
Performs breakdown of bundle to include knocking stubs and pulling out tubes.
Performs mechanical cleaning including chipping, sawing and grinding.
Performs loading and unloading of furnace.
Grind to fit, using portable grinder.
Installs test heads on bundles for testing.
Assist in or perform Hydro testing of the assembled vessel or bundle.
Assist in or perfom the assembly and line up of tube sheets and baffles for retubing bundle.
Loads tubes into refurbished baffle assemblies.
Assist in or perform loading and unloading of trucks for transport of heat exchangers.
Wear personal protective equipment prescribed by posted signs, written instructions, or specified by supervisor.
Must be able to use measuring tape down to 1/16”.
Grind to fit, using portable grinder.
Responsible for the hookup and breakdown of equipment using proper tools and procedure.
Communicates verbally/effectively in English with supervisors and co-workers for resolution of any questions regarding safety, job conduct, and product quality control.
Operates equipment or power tools when authorized and qualified to do so and in accordance with established company rules and work orders.
Cleans up work area and equipment after work is completed and/or at end of each shift.
Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company.
Must be able to work, when necessary, plus overtime day or night shift and/or weekends.
Aids crane operator by visual and voice signals when parts are being moved.
Assists in tool room. Hands out tools record keeping.
Uses broom and other cleaning equipment to maintain the work area in a clean, orderly environment.
Operate band saw, bundle extractor, chop saw and tube rolling equipment.
Assist in shipping and receiving material/record keeping.
Operates a computer, fill out own time sheets and willing to learn all aspects of the department.
Company reserves the right to assign jobs and tasks not specified above.