Senior Welder

Oil States International•Houma, LA

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About The Position

Oil States Houma recognizes that our employees are our greatest asset and we offer employee programs that enrich and protect our employees. With new industry challenges, our employees will help Oil States Industries carry on its tradition of developing and providing technologically advanced products and solutions. Be part of what’s next! Oil States is currently looking for qualified candidates for the position of Senior Welder in Houma, Louisiana. POSITION SUMMARY: The top level position within the welder job classification that efficiently performs basic, intermediate and advanced set ups and welds to specification.

Requirements

Minimum Five years prior experience and the ability to efficiently produce quality work.
6GR certified
Must successfully complete company administered test of basic welds at 6GR level, to include stick, flux core, and submerged arc
Basic mathematical skills to include measurement computations
Ability to read blueprints, drawings and weld symbols.
Good verbal communication skills
Ability to follow both simple and complex instructions

Responsibilities

Perform any necessary grinding and other preparation work, to include set up of work area, machine, hoses, and gas bottles to conform with metal characteristics of the component to be welded.
Apply type and size weld required according to specifications.
Inspect weld for defects.
Clean for testing.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and keep equipment in good working order.
Troubleshoot problems with welding equipment.
Prepare welds for Non Destructive Testing (NDE)
Identify welds with ID stamp
Complete any required paperwork.
May assist and/or train junior welders and help other areas of production as needed