Welder

Emerald Transformer•Waco, TX

7d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder joins, repairs, and finishes metal components used in power distribution equipment and facility maintenance work at Emerald Transformer’s onsite Waco, Texas facility. The role performs welding, cutting, grinding, and related repairs according to sketches, design specifications, work instructions, and established safety protocols. It also supports equipment inspection, welding-related troubleshooting, and repair decisions to help transformer work proceed safely, accurately, and efficiently. The position is full-time and follows a Monday–Thursday schedule from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Compensation is $28.00–$30.00 per hour. The work takes place in an industrial environment with hazards that can include moving machinery and vehicles, electrical current, elevated areas, heat, chemicals, fumes, dust, gases, oils, cutting fluids, and poor ventilation. Physical tasks may include climbing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, crouching, kneeling, grasping, lifting, and repetitive motions. Emerald Transformer provides medical insurance options, life, vision, and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, a competitive 401(k) match and vesting timeline, supplemental insurance options, telemedicine, disability coverage, legal services, weekly pay for hourly employees, annual vacation and sick pay, and career pathing with opportunities for internal promotion. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 2 years of prior experience in MIG welding and plasma cutting required.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend written instructions.
Basic arithmetic skills for measurements, records, and job-costing documentation.
Working knowledge of welding, cutting, grinding, metal repair, and safe hot-work practices appropriate to the assigned task.
Ability to use basic hand tools, gauges, test equipment, grinders, cutting equipment, and related shop tools.
Ability to read and interpret design specifications, sketches, and job instructions.
Ability to inspect work, identify concerns, and communicate repair or safety issues to the supervisor.
Ability to maintain accurate records for job costing and work tracking.
Ability to perform non-repetitive mechanical or skilled-trades tasks using close visual acuity at arm’s reach.
Ability to work around industrial hazards, including moving mechanical parts and vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding or elevated work areas, high heat, and chemicals.
Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when required.
Ability to perform heavy work, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently.
Demonstrated attention to safety, quality, accuracy, and housekeeping in an industrial work environment.
Demonstrated independent decision-making and practical problem-solving ability when work conditions change.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members about work status, repair needs, safety concerns, and material or equipment issues.

Nice To Haves

TIG, MIG, stick welding certifications, or other welding credentials; these are not required but will be considered.
Prior welding, fabrication, repair, transformer, industrial equipment, or facility maintenance experience.
Prior experience reading sketches, design specifications, or written work instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform TIG, MIG, and stick welding, as qualified, to join metal parts, fill seams, repair holes, and complete welding work on metal components.
Weld, cut, grind, and finish power distribution equipment and items associated with facility maintenance.
Read, interpret, and apply sketches, specifications, design information, and work instructions before and during welding or repair work.
Inspect equipment, workpieces, welded structures, and surrounding work areas to verify safe conditions, proper fit, and work quality.
Assist with design input and troubleshooting related to welding, metal repair, and transformer equipment repair needs.
Maintain accurate records needed for job costing, work tracking, and departmental documentation.
Use basic hand tools, gauges, test equipment, grinders, cutting tools, and related shop equipment safely and effectively.
Follow company safety programs, environmental requirements, standard operating procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including eye protection, gloves, hearing protection, respirator, and other assigned equipment.
Work safely around industrial hazards, including moving mechanical parts and vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding or elevated areas, high heat, chemicals, fumes, dust, gases, oils, cutting fluids, and poor ventilation.
Perform physically demanding work, including climbing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, crouching, kneeling, grasping, lifting, and repetitive motion.