Pipefitter

Freedom Waterworks • Houston, TX

84d • $30 - $31 • 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 fabricating various pipe spools and structural supports, interpreting blueprints, and maintaining machinery. The position requires a strong understanding of welding techniques, safety regulations, and the ability to work in various positions.

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.
• Mig, Tig and flux core welding knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred.

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.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Company pays 75% of employee-only premiums and 50% of dependent premiums)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 15 PTO Days & 9 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities
• Training & Career Advancement
• Safety-First Culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed