Welder/Fabricator and Saw Operator

PMI Pipe, Steel & Supplies • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Welder/Fabricator and Saw Operator will weld, cut, fabricate, and paint metal and products by using flame-cutting, hand welding equipment, torch cutting, and machine cutting.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding and fabrication including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Must participate in training for all new equipment required to perform job.
• Understanding 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.
• Thorough understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.
• Comfortable with MIG welding, plasma cutting, fitting, painting & priming, hand tools, power tools, sheet metal experience, torch cutting, pipe welding, stick welding, etc.
• Must be 25 years of age of older due to insurability requirements for equipment use.
• Proven working experience working in a warehouse setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Dress and perform job duties in a professional manner.
• Follow company procedures and employee manual.
• Familiar with modern warehousing practices and methods.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• 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 daily.
• Prepare for a yearly inventory of equipment, tools and other items located in the welding/fabrication area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Travel required to other PMI satellite locations and other facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees