Combo Welder

Freedom Waterworks•Houston, TX

66d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder/Fitter will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment. This role involves planning work order procedures, fabricating pipe spools and structural supports, and interpreting blueprints to ensure precise execution of welding tasks. The Welder/Fitter will also maintain and repair machinery, assess welded surfaces for errors, and adhere to strict safety regulations. Responsibilities include monitoring machinery, welding in various positions, and preparing surfaces for welding. The position requires a thorough understanding of welding tools and techniques, blueprint interpretation, and basic mathematical skills related to welding assignments. A valid welding certificate and knowledge of Mig, Tig, and flux core welding are preferred. The role also has specific physical requirements, including the ability to weld in different positions, manual dexterity, close-range vision, lifting up to 50 pounds, and navigating facilities and machinery.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and designs.
Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
Outstanding attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred.
Mig, Tig and flux core welding knowledge.

Responsibilities

Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
Fabricates various pipe spools and structural supports using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts.
Weld small and large diameter carbon and stainless-steel piping and structural members.
Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job.
Maintain and repair all machinery.
Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors.
Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.
Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
Performs other related duties as assigned.