Fabrication Welder

Taco Comfort Solutions • Lubbock, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family.  We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
A need to create and to innovate

Position Summary:

The Welder HF (Hydroflo) performs a variety of standardized as well as customized welding duties on standard and nonstandard parts. They perform custom weldment fit up using the gas metal arc welding/flux cored arc welding processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX welding tests with the following variables: FCAW/GMAW and SAW processes Steel-steel, steel-stainless, stainless-stainless material Flat, horizontal and vertical positions With or without backing Small pipe diameter in rotated horizontal position
• 3+ years of welding experience using drawings, specifications, charts and welding equipment
• Proficiency in numerous Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) including small pipe qualification and various welding positions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively apply to assigned work
• Ability to perform repetitive work requiring constant alertness or activity and including standing and lifting for extended periods of time, sometimes at height of up to 10 feet
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes
• Good judgment to comply with instructions, solve problems, and the ability to solve minor technical issues without guidance

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a welding and fabrication vocational or technical training program
• 12 months experience in a pipe, pressure vessel or structural welding shop

Responsibilities

• Works mostly independently using drawings, specifications, WPS and verbal instructions.
• Uses various types of welding equipment and a variety of common hand and power tools.
• Performs fit up and fully welds a variety of standard and custom fabrications, with minimal guidance, by reading and interpreting standard and custom part drawings.
• Performs final welding operations on complex weldments.
• Uses gas metal arc welding/flux cored arc welding GMAW/FCAW welding process, with or without backing, in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions, on both steel and stainless-steel materials.
• Welds full penetration welds on small diameter pipe using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process.
• Uses a scissor lift when needed to access welding work at heights.
• With assistance and supervision, may perform more complicated welding and fit up, using various equipment.
• Assures that all parameters within the WPS are adhered to.
• Monitors quality of work, makes corrective adjustments and reports equipment malfunctions, defective materials or other unusual conditions to Supervisor.
• Maintains necessary records and completes transactions within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Maintains work area in neat, clean, and orderly condition and observes all safety regulations and practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• Provides competitive salaries and benefits
• Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
• Believes in sharing profits with its employees
• Is mindful about family, health and well-being
• Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
• Embraces and celebrates diversity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED