Repcon-Welder

Repcon•TX-Corpus Christi US-TX-Houston, TX

About The Position

Repcon seeks Combination Welders 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 the equipment, gases, tools, and consumables needed for their jobs, ensuring supplies are adequate and equipment is in working order. They check the fit of pipe and other structural pieces to enable proper attachment. Attention to safety and detail is essential. Candidates must pass pre-employment weld tests as part of onboarding. Welders work in accordance with designated procedures, specifications, plans, codes, and industry standards. The position entails sustained physical activity, outdoor work in varied weather, working at heights, and shifts that may last up to 12 hours. Employees must use required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Industrial combination welding experience using GTAW and SMAW.
Must pass GTAW and SMAW manual welding procedure tests and pre-employment weld tests.
Current Basic Orientation Plus (Safety Council Card), or a card within three months of expiration.
Current TWIC card.
Three or more years of experience in the craft.
Good communication skills, including speaking and active listening.
Manual dexterity to make precision adjustments to machinery parts and controls.
Ability to work for periods of up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses or goggles, ear plugs or muffs, masks or respirators, safety vest, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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