Welder

OnePointe Solutions LLC•Elgin, TX

12d•$17 - $22

About The Position

Responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding, and weld finishing operations to manufacture products to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of welding machines and tools, including designs, uses maintenance, and repair.
Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.
Must be able to weld vertical, flat, or overhead components.
Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
Must be able to see details at close range.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.

Responsibilities

Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
Proficient in MIG/TIG welding techniques. 95% MIG mostly on thin gauge material.
Proficient in the use of conventional and precision measuring instruments
Process inspection, certification, and documentation
Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
Prepares assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
Performs other related duties as assigned.