Combination Welder - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Austin Careers•La Porte, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Combination Welder to join metal parts, including pipes and metal plates, according to layouts, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures, or oral instructions, using heat or electric arc-welding equipment. The role includes welding and tack welding, preparing and shaping metal, checking work against specifications, and using thermal-cutting equipment to dismount assemblies or cut scrap metal. The welder may work at elevations, on scaffolds, or in confined spaces and must maintain safety, quality, and productivity expectations. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments, with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Four years of journeyman-level experience.
Pass a weld test.
Valid driver's license.
TWIC Card.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Able to perform assigned duties involving sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
Able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds when required.
Able to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces when required.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Use spot-welding guns or hand, electric, or gas welding equipment to weld or tack-weld pieces together.
Connect welding pipes from the torch to oxygen and fuel-gas tanks and release the gas mixture using valves.
Light and adjust the torch to achieve the expected flame temperature, size, and color.
Preheat work pieces in preparation for welding or curving.
Fill holes or correct mistakes in lead pieces, and make bulges, thin sections, and curves in metal work pieces.
Check work pieces for weakness and measure them with a straightedge or template to confirm they meet specifications.
Climb ladders or work on scaffolds to take apart textures.
Signal crane operators to lift large work pieces.
Use thermal-cutting equipment, including flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment, to dismount metal assemblies or cut scrap metal.
Use hoists, cranes, wire and banding machines, or hand tools to position and protect work pieces.
Choose weld locations based on the metal type, thickness, area, and expected temperature to protect the torch.
Apply flame or electrodes across work pieces to straighten, curve, dissolve, or develop metal.
Join pieces together, cover taut points, and add metal to develop parts.
Perform other duties as assigned.