Repcon- FHR-Welder W/TWIC

Repcon•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

Repcon is hiring a combination welder with industrial welding experience in a petrochemical or related industrial fabrication facility. The role involves welding various metals using processes such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW. Welders select, set up, and stage suitable equipment and ensure welding machines, gases, tools, and consumables are available and in working order. They check the fit of pipes and other structural pieces to ensure proper attachment, and must prioritize safety and attention to detail. Candidates must pass pre-employment weld tests during onboarding. The position requires physical work that includes extended periods of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting, as well as working outdoors in varying weather and at heights. Work may last up to 12 hours per day. Required personal protective equipment includes items such as a hard hat, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, masks or respirators, safety vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots. Repcon offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

Industrial combination-welding experience with GTAW and SMAW.
Pass GTAW and SMAW manual welding procedure tests, including pre-employment weld tests.
Current Basic Orientation Plus (Safety Council Card), or a card that will not expire within the next three months.
Current TWIC card.
Three or more years of experience in the welding craft.
Good communication skills, including speaking and active listening with coworkers and supervisors.
Manual dexterity to make precision adjustments to machinery parts and controls.
Ability to work for extended periods outdoors in weather that may include heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind, and for periods of up to 12 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, ISO drawings, field drawings, and material takeoffs.

Responsibilities

Select, set up, and stage appropriate welding equipment, gases, tools, and consumables, ensuring they are adequately supplied and in working order.
Check the fit of pipes and other structural pieces to allow for proper attachment.
Use hand and power tools to measure, cut, assemble, weld, and install pipe and similar tubular products.
Install supports, valves, and other control equipment; test installed piping systems; and install related items according to applicable plans and specifications.
Bolt, clamp, or weld parts into position and weld components according to the specified process and code.
Comply with designated welding procedures and specifications.
Follow job-site safety and work regulations and maintain a safe, clean work area.
Identify safety hazards and take corrective action to eliminate or minimize them.
Produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards.