Welder Master - Austin Industrial (Bay City, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•Bay City, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Welder Master to join metal parts, such as pipe or metal plates, according to layouts, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures, or oral instructions using heat or electric arc-welding equipment. The role may include other assigned duties. Work includes welding, cutting, heating, shaping, inspecting, and positioning metal work pieces, sometimes at heights or in confined or wet spaces. The position is full-time and scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with 9-hour shifts. Overnight travel is not expected, although occasional local day travel may be necessary. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor employment visas for this position.

Requirements

Four years of journeyman-level experience.
A weld test.
A valid driver's license.
A TWIC Card.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, climbing, standing or walking for extended periods, and working in confined or wet spaces.

Nice To Haves

No minimum education requirements are specified in the Welder Master qualifications. The posting also includes a separate education section stating that a high school diploma or GED is required, with an associate degree or vocational training in water treatment, mechanical systems, or industrial maintenance preferred.
Mechanical or industrial maintenance experience.
Experience in UPW or industrial wastewater treatment operations.
Familiarity with handling and replacing filtration membranes, resins, and biological components.
Experience in semiconductor, cleanroom, or high-purity environments.
Comfort and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote.
Familiarity with enterprise CMMS software and Confluence for daily task management, issue tracking, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Use spot-welding guns and hand, electric, or gas welding equipment to weld or tack-weld pieces together.
Connect pipes from the torch to oxygen and fuel-gas tanks and operate valves to release the gas mixture.
Light torches and adjust gas and air flow to produce the expected flame temperature, size, and color.
Preheat work pieces with a torch in preparation for welding or curving.
Fill holes, correct mistakes in lead pieces, and form bulges, thin sections, and curves in metal work pieces.
Check work pieces for weaknesses and measure them with a straightedge or template to ensure they meet specifications.
Climb ladders or work on scaffolds to take apart textures.
Signal crane operators to lift large work pieces.
Use thermal-cutting equipment, such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment, to dismount metal assemblies or cut scrap metal.
Use hoists, cranes, wire and banding machines, or hand tools to position and protect work pieces.
Select weld locations based on the type, thickness, area, and expected temperature of the metal to protect the torch.
Direct flame or electrodes on or across work pieces to straighten, curve, dissolve, or develop metal.
Join pieces together, cover taut points, and add metal to develop parts.
Perform other duties as assigned.