Combination Welder - Austin Industrial (Pasadena, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•Pasadena, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking a Combination Welder to join metal parts, such as pipes and metal plates, according to layouts, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures, or oral instructions using heat or electric arc-welding equipment. The role involves welding and tack welding, preparing and shaping metal, checking work against specifications, cutting and dismantling metal assemblies, and handling work pieces with lifting and hand tools. Other duties may be assigned. The position is performed in industrial and construction environments that may involve weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must use required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. A constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity is required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

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; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds where required; work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as needed.
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 pipes from a torch to oxygen and fuel-gas tanks and operate valves to release the gas mixture.
Adjust gas and air flow to achieve the required flame temperature, size, and color.
Preheat work pieces with a torch in preparation for welding or curving.
Fill holes, correct mistakes in lead pieces, and thin or curve bulges in metal work pieces.
Check work pieces for weaknesses and measure them with a straightedge or template to confirm they meet specifications.
Climb ladders or work on scaffolds to take apart structures.
Signal crane operators to lift large work pieces.
Use thermal-cutting equipment, including flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment, to dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal.
Use hoists, cranes, wire and banding machines, or hand tools to place and protect work pieces.
Choose the weld location based on the metal's type, thickness, area, and expected temperature to protect the torch.
Direct 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.