Welder - WELDE003083

Kloeckner Metals • Dallas, TX

422d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder is responsible for executing assigned welding tasks as part of a team to fulfill customer fabrication orders accurately and on time. This role prioritizes high productivity and safety standards while adhering to all company safety protocols. The Welder reports to the Operations Manager and may receive daily supervision from the Production Manager or Supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of industrial fabrication welding experience; ability to pass a weld test may be required.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and job specifications.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with welding tools and equipment.
• High School diploma or GED required; vocational school or related on-the-job experience preferred.
• Careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.
• Reliable and responsible, with a strong commitment to fulfilling obligations.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and tasks.
• Capable of working independently and managing tasks effectively.
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Demonstrated reliable work history.
• Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Perform welding on components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Operate safety equipment and adhere to safe work habits to maintain a safe working environment.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies before welding using tools such as straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Examine workpieces for defects and measure them with straightedges or templates to ensure they meet specifications.
• Weld using various materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. Prepare surfaces by cleaning and removing contaminants.
• Select and install torches, tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding specifications or the types and thicknesses of metals.
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent issues such as overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan and execute welding operations.
• Mark or tag materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other identifiers as required.
• Detect faulty equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. Clean or degrease parts as needed and repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Fabricate products to match production specifications, including material thickness, width, length, and welding procedures.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned to support production goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED