Welder I

Shapco Inc • Lubbock, TX

19d • Onsite

About The Position

WELDER I IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PERFORMING ENTRY AND BASIC WELDING TASKS UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION. THIS ROLE IS IDEAL FOR THOSE WITH FOUNDATIONAL WELDING KNOWLEDGE AND A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN ADVANCED TECHNIQUES. WELDER 1 WILL ASSIST IN WELDING PROJECTS, FOCUSING ON QUALITY AND SAFETY, WHILE LEARNING TO INTERPRET WELDING BLUEPRINTS AND OTHER TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification in basic welding techniques or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Strong willingness to learn and improve.
• Knowledge and or ability to obtain D1.1 Structural Welding Certification and ASME Section IX welding processes.
• SMAW.
• GMAW/FCAW.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of MIG/TIG welding.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work in shifts, weekends, or overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic MIG welding on assigned materials (e.g., steel and ductile iron).
• Ductile iron (i.e. rings and thread-o-lets).
• Assist senior welders with preparation and fitting workpieces.
• Follow established procedures and specifications to produce quality welds.
• Adhere to all safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager or supervisor.
• Fit column pipe, fit/weld spiders basic GMAW, flux core; weld column motor stands and barrels.
• Learn to read basic blue prints, weld column pipe; spiders, retainer.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED