Welder

Freedom Waterworks•Houston, TX

21h

About The Position

Welder/Fitter Job Summary/Objective: The Welder/Fitter will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment. Duties/Responsibilities: Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job. Fabricates various pipe spools and structural supports using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment. Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts. Weld small and large diameter carbon and stainless-steel piping and structural members. Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job. Maintain and repair all machinery. Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors. Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes. Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature. Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions. 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. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding 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
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and designs
Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments
Outstanding attention to detail
A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred
Mig, Tig and flux core welding knowledge
Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead
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 25 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
Fabricates various pipe spools and structural supports using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment
Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts
Weld small and large diameter carbon and stainless-steel piping and structural members
Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job
Maintain and repair all machinery
Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors
Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes
Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature
Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
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