Structural Welder

FLOWCO HOLDINGS INC.•Kilgore, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Welder performs welding for a variety of applications, including skid fabrication, pedestal and subassembly fabrication, and welding pedestals, brackets, and braces to skids. The role involves reading blueprints and measurements, preparing and aligning parts, and welding components to company welding procedure specifications using manual or semi-automatic equipment. The position works in a fast-paced shop and may be exposed to outdoor and plant environments with changing temperatures and climate. Upon employment, the welder completes safety and quality overviews.

Requirements

Proven experience as a welder.
Experience with various welding equipment and procedures, such as GMAW/MIG hard-wire, metal core, and flux core.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
Ability to read and use a tape measure in US units, not metric.
Ability to read and use a level.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced shop environment.
Pass pre-employment and periodic weld tests.
Pass a competency test: weld ½-inch plate in the horizontal position using the parameters in MES’ Structural Welding WPS; a third-party CWI inspects the weld, with results recorded as pass or fail.
Ability to stand, sit, and/or walk on a hard surface and safely bend, stoop, reach, climb steps, and use a ladder.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Vision of 20/40, with or without corrective lenses, to accurately read related distribution documents.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layouts and procedures.
Weld components according to the company’s welding procedure specifications (WPS).
Operate angle grinders, plasma cutters, and/or torches to prepare parts for welding.
Align structural beams with clamp pieces as necessary.
Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal, or overhead positions.
Support a zero-accidents philosophy by following applicable safety procedures and maintaining equipment for safe operation.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and rules.
Wear appropriate protective gear to meet safety requirements.
Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Work the hours necessary to meet plant requirements.
Perform job functions with minimal instructions using pre-established guidelines.
Perform other duties and activities as assigned by the supervisor.
Complete a safety overview from the EHS & Facilities Manager upon employment.
Complete a quality overview from the Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Manager upon employment.