Welder

IMI Process Automation•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for manual gas, electric arc and semi-automatic high pressure and structural type welding to close tolerance by performing the following duties. Participates in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing Initiatives, product document control within the shop, and directing product flow through the manufacturing processes. This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Must pass Quality Assurance tests and be certified in at least 4 of the following areas of welding: Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) (GTAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Oxygen Acetylene (Cutting & Brazing), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) (GMAW).
MUST PASS WELDING TEST
Experience/Exposure to Lean Manufacturing
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with hard facing (e.g. stellite, colmonoy) in commercial, nuclear and/or safety related is highly preferred.
Leadership and ability to influence others.

Responsibilities

Reads, interprets, and fabricates from all simple or complex drawings, associated with carbon steel and alloy steel metal fabrication.
Performs layout, fit-up, and weld-outs of all types of valve assemblies, plug assemblies, etc. including structural supports or attachments and is familiar with and able to meet the applicable quality requirements.
Interprets weld procedures and adjusts welding equipment of all processes to the correct voltage and amperage settings for the specific electrode or wire to be used.
Tack-welds all fit-ups.
Performs final welding in all positions.
Performs welding of carbon, alloy steels and stainless steel for the following weld processes: submerged-arc weld; shielded metal-arc weld; gas tungsten-arc weld; and flux core weld.
Identifies materials, prepares for welding, makes any layouts required, manually grinds bevels, performs fit-up to dimensional tolerances.
Understands, and leads all lean manufacturing initiatives for the dept. on a daily basis.
Assists the Shop Foreman in directing and coaching employees on all required facets of Lean within the department.
Other duties as assigned by manager to meet business needs.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with shop and office personnel.

Benefits

Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment