Welder EDH Weld

Powell•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are currently hiring a Welder at our Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. The purpose of this position is for a Fitter/Welder to work individually or as part of a small team to produce Sheet Metal weldments that meet the dimensional specifications of mechanical engineered drawings. The role requires determining weld locations, sizes, and lengths according to drawings and specified tolerances, as well as meeting cosmetic or appearance specifications, which may involve grinding welds and sheet metal buffing.

Requirements

1-2 years of relevant work experience
Basic command of the English language, both written and verbal
Ability to execute hot work (any work performed outside of department)
Ability to finish grind, surface finishing based on departmental requirements
Ability to repair improper welds
Knowledge of fixtures required for area of responsibility
Ability to tack weld
Ability to stud weld
Ability to fine tune voltage
Ability to square parts
Ability to torch cut
Ability to arc metal gouge
Basic product knowledge (understanding of how work ties into the larger picture) based on departmental need/requirement
Knowledge of AWS chart/steel tables
Knowledge of welding symbols
Knowledge of and ability to use basic tools (tape measure squares, clamps, fillet gage, angle finder, etc.)
Ability to convert decimals to fractions and utilize conversion chart
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers
Ability to effectively work in team environment
Awareness and adherence to Lock Out Tag Out procedures
Ability to follow company operating procedures, safety rules and ISO requirements
Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

MIG weld mild steel
MIG weld stainless steel
Perform basic fitting
Adjust machine according to department manual(s)
Remove material using grinding process
Read drawings and inspect parts for basic dimensions
Perform basic layouts (positioning and alignment)
Inspect parts against complex engineered drawings
Spray transfer MIG weld
Examine weld bead for acceptable attributes
Identify types of copper, stainless grades, etc.
Knowledge of flux core, shielded wire
Cope and fit
Execute hot work (any work performed outside of department)
Finish grind, surface finishing based on departmental requirements
Repair improper welds
Knowledge of fixtures required for area of responsibility
Tack weld
Stud weld
Fine tune voltage
Square parts
Torch cut
Arc metal gouge
Basic product knowledge (understanding of how work ties into the larger picture) based on departmental need/requirement
Knowledge of AWS chart/steel tables
Knowledge of welding symbols
Use basic tools (tape measure squares, clamps, fillet gage, angle finder, etc.)
Convert decimals to fractions and utilize conversion chart
Effectively communicate with co-workers
Effectively work in team environment
Awareness and adherence to Lock Out Tag Out procedures
Follow company operating procedures, safety rules and ISO requirements