Welder w/Torch Operations Experience
Company
Arc Marine LLC
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time and Contractor
Salary
17–20 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
Indeed
Job Description
Requirements:
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• 2 years stick welding experience
• Torch Operations experience
• TWIC card required
• Experience in various welding rods/stick (60-series and 70-series) welding
• Consent for a pre-employment drug test screening
• A great attitude when dealing with coworkers and customers
• Ability to work Saturday/Sunday as required based on business needs (No Exceptions)
• Ability to travel to various locations for projects (No Exceptions)
• Ability to work in various weather conditions (extreme heat)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
Responsibilities include, but not be limited to:
· Complete welding projects for clients in a timely professional manner
· Assist in selecting and procuring the right material and equipment needed for welding, measuring and aligning workpieces.
· Assisting and evaluating welding procedures and recommending improvements
· Effectively use a variety of hand, power, bench tools, and measuring devices
· Obtain required configurations and positions
· Setup, change and troubleshoot welding processes, welding perimeters, gas flow, and regulations
· Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid warping and shrinkage
· Assist other team members as needed
· Repair lines/leads if damaged
Qualifications:
· Maritime Industry experience preferred
· Ability to pass welding test (3G,4G) via stick according to AWS D1.1 and Arc Marine Welding Procedures
· Operational knowledge of hand tools and power tools
· Ability to read and understand drawings, blueprints and instructions
· Ability to climb up to 60ft
· Ability to lift 50lbs
· Willingness to learn equipment usage and troubleshoot minor issues
· Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions
· Ability to follow standard safety standards
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• 2 years stick welding experience
• Torch Operations experience
• TWIC card required
• Experience in various welding rods/stick (60-series and 70-series) welding
• Consent for a pre-employment drug test screening
• A great attitude when dealing with coworkers and customers
• Ability to work Saturday/Sunday as required based on business needs (No Exceptions)
• Ability to travel to various locations for projects (No Exceptions)
• Ability to work in various weather conditions (extreme heat)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
Responsibilities include, but not be limited to:
· Complete welding projects for clients in a timely professional manner
· Assist in selecting and procuring the right material and equipment needed for welding, measuring and aligning workpieces.
· Assisting and evaluating welding procedures and recommending improvements
· Effectively use a variety of hand, power, bench tools, and measuring devices
· Obtain required configurations and positions
· Setup, change and troubleshoot welding processes, welding perimeters, gas flow, and regulations
· Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid warping and shrinkage
· Assist other team members as needed
· Repair lines/leads if damaged
Qualifications:
· Maritime Industry experience preferred
· Ability to pass welding test (3G,4G) via stick according to AWS D1.1 and Arc Marine Welding Procedures
· Operational knowledge of hand tools and power tools
· Ability to read and understand drawings, blueprints and instructions
· Ability to climb up to 60ft
· Ability to lift 50lbs
· Willingness to learn equipment usage and troubleshoot minor issues
· Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions
· Ability to follow standard safety standards
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
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