Repcon-Welder

Repcon, Inc.•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

Repcon is hiring a combination welder to perform industrial welding in a petrochemical or related industrial fabrication facility. The role includes welding various metals using processes such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW. Welders select, set up, and stage the appropriate equipment and ensure that welding machines, gases, tools, and consumables are available and in working order. They check the fit of pipe and structural pieces to ensure proper attachment, and must pass pre-employment weld tests as part of onboarding. The work also involves measuring, cutting, assembling, welding, and installing pipe and similar tubular products; installing supports, valves, and other control equipment; testing piping systems; and securing parts in position for welding. Welders are expected to follow designated procedures, specifications, plans, codes, industry standards, and job-site safety regulations while maintaining a safe and clean work area. The position requires sustained physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, squatting, lifting, and working at heights. Work may take place outdoors in varying weather conditions and may last up to 12 hours per day. Personal protective equipment is required. The employer offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package but does not specify the benefits included.

Requirements

Industrial combination welding experience with GTAW and SMAW.
Must pass GTAW and SMAW manual welding procedures tests.
Current Basic Orientation Plus (Safety Council Card), or a card that expires within three months.
Current TWIC card.
At least three years of experience in the craft.
Ability to comply with designated welding procedures and specifications.
Good communication skills, including speaking and actively listening to coworkers and supervisors.
Good manual dexterity to perform precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
Ability to perform sustained periods of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting.
Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work from platforms, including at heights up to 300 feet using proper fall protection.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind, and for periods of up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to use vision for focusing and seeing at short and long distances, colors, depth, and peripheral vision.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses or goggles, ear plugs or muffs, masks or respirators, safety vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings (ISOs), field drawings, and material takeoffs.

Responsibilities

Perform welding on various metals using processes such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW.
Select, set up, and stage appropriate welding equipment, gases, tools, and consumables; ensure they are available and in working order.
Double-check the fit of pipe and structural pieces to allow for proper attachment.
Measure, cut, assemble, weld, and install pipe and similar tubular products using appropriate hand and power tools.
Install supports, valves, and other control equipment; test installed piping systems and install related items according to plans and specifications.
Bolt, clamp, or weld parts to secure them in position for welding, and weld components according to the required process and code.
Produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards.
Comply with designated welding procedures and specifications.
Follow job-site safety and work regulations and maintain a safe, clean work area.
Identify safety hazards and take corrective action to eliminate or minimize them.