Welder - Fabricator II

Caterpillar•Mabank, TX

6d•$51,674 - $77,510•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for experienced welders who are able to use the necessary equipment for Mig and Tig welding of structures, enclosures, pipes, and other components, as well as general fabrication and refurbishment, and operating equipment and heavy machinery. An employee in this position must be able to work with their peers as well as individually, and follow directions from team leads, supervisors, and managers. They must follow work instructions and processes, weld according to part drawings, execute tasks, and assist higher level welders/fabricators while remaining productive and efficient. Employees in this position are expected to complete their work with minimal instruction but should ask for help when required. They must have the ability to take coaching and feedback from Team Leads, Certified Welding Inspector, supervisor, or respective manager to continually improve performance, productivity and/or quality of completed product. Employees in this position are subject to regular audits looking at the frequency their products must be reworked or rejected. They also must work independently and remain productive without constant, direct supervision. Team lead, supervisor or respective manager will decide required working hours and job priorities and fabricator will decide the approach to take when producing or fabricating a part. Employees in this role must pass and maintain necessary required welding qualification tests. They must be fully able to read, comply and understand welding procedures, and must be able to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds. All Work is completed on a manufacturing shop floor, and an employee in this role must be able to recognize and avoid hazards and unsafe operation of equipment. Employees may be required to take a welding test to demonstrate proficiency prior to being hired.

Requirements

Must have experience with GMAW (Mig) and/or GTAW (Tig) welding
Must already hold or be willing to certify on specified welding methods.
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Familiarity with shop floor procedures is strongly preferred
Ability to work with peers as well as individually
Ability to follow directions from team leads, supervisors, and managers
Ability to follow work instructions and processes
Ability to weld according to part drawings
Ability to execute tasks
Ability to assist higher level welders/fabricators
Ability to remain productive and efficient
Ability to complete work with minimal instruction but ask for help when required
Ability to take coaching and feedback
Ability to work independently and remain productive without constant, direct supervision
Ability to pass and maintain necessary required welding qualification tests
Ability to read, comply and understand welding procedures
Ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds
Ability to recognize and avoid hazards and unsafe operation of equipment
May be required to take a welding test to demonstrate proficiency prior to being hired.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with shop floor procedures

Responsibilities

Comply with all of Solar’s Environmental, Health and Safety Programs, Regulations and Guidelines, Policies, procedures, and best practices; use proper PPE, Smoke Eaters, etc
Weld per AWS D1.1 or ASME Sec.9 B31.3 standards
Comply with Solar Turbines standards for pressure holding manifolds and structural elements.
Clean welds including the cutting and repairing of unacceptable welds.
Ensure that the welding procedures have been followed and quality has not been compromised.
Take feedback on their work, and correct work that is not up to standard.
Maintain a job log