Vessel Welder

WESTERMAN INC•Catoosa, OK

3d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Westerman, Inc. is a multiple-site manufacturer of production and storage equipment for the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. The Vessel Welder sets up and operates advanced welding equipment, using expertise to resolve problems, reduce scrap, rework, and downtime, and repair defective products. Repairs must meet appearance and quality standards, and all work must conform to specifications. The successful candidate is self-motivated, able to multitask, and committed to meeting quality expectations. This is a full-time, onsite position in Catoosa, Oklahoma, with a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, and opportunities for overtime. Weekends may be needed. The listed hourly salary range is $27.00–$30.00, depending on experience. The posting also lists a minimum of $27 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Pass an open-root 3G MIG/Flux Core fill-in-cap weld test.
At least 2 years of MIG and Flux Core welding experience.
Basic safety training.
Intermediate math skills and ability to read a tape measure.
Firm understanding of volts and amps and ability to adjust them as needed.
Basic data-entry skills for maintenance breakdown calls.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work-order instructions, and weld symbols, and operate tools required for the position.
Ability to understand and follow quality policies and procedures and detect defects.
Troubleshooting skills.
Ability to perform the essential job duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to stand for extended periods, including up to an entire shift; exert moderate to heavy physical effort and lift up to 50 pounds; and demonstrate a strong range of motion.
Ability to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, bend, walk over even and uneven surfaces, and crawl in and out of vessels.
Ability to see, speak, hear, read instructions and measuring devices, and use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures, wear appropriate PPE, and access all areas of the plant and grounds, including tight quarters.
Some work may require close vision, depth perception, seeing small details, and adjusting focus.

Responsibilities

Plan details of work procedures.
Inspect finished products for completeness and conformance with quality assurance procedures.
Safely operate advanced-level welding equipment.
Set up, troubleshoot, and make advanced adjustments to welding machines to maintain production and quality.
Participate in improvement planning, including modifying welding procedures to improve safety, efficiency, and quality.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Clock into production jobs consistently and maintain production averages at or above expected standards.
Coordinate and communicate effectively with all departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Operate electric and pneumatic grinders safely.