Welder, Non-Certified - Houston South
Company
National Trench Safety
Location
South Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
14 hours ago
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Job Description
Job S ummary
The Welder Non-Certified position will perform diversified hand welding on a wide variety of complex assemblies and structures using welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as machined parts and trenching and shoring equipment . This position is a safety sensitive role that requires compliance with the company's drug and alcohol policy and adherence to all safety regulations and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
• Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job . Plans details of working procedure, and tool and material requirements.
• Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning, and welding various metals.
• Repairs equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded . Sets up, assembles, and tacks weld parts.
• Repairs worn or defective surfaces.
• Uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• May be assigned to dismantle or cut up obsolete equipment, setting aside parts for scrap dealers .
• Completes other tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
• Must sign acknowledgment of reading and understanding the Company’s safety policy and adhere to all Company safety rules and regulations.
Knowledge and Skills
• Must have the ability to lift up to 5 0 pounds.
• Must be willing to work hours as required .
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or completion of Company training program to the satisfaction of the Supervisor.
• Strong attention to detail, precision, and control .
• Emotional Intelligence, collaboration and communication skills
• Quick thinker and ability to prioritize safety first
• Organization and project management methodology
Qualifications
• Minimum (1) one-year welding experience
• Ability to obtain forklift certification as required
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
The Welder Non-Certified position will perform diversified hand welding on a wide variety of complex assemblies and structures using welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as machined parts and trenching and shoring equipment . This position is a safety sensitive role that requires compliance with the company's drug and alcohol policy and adherence to all safety regulations and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
• Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job . Plans details of working procedure, and tool and material requirements.
• Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning, and welding various metals.
• Repairs equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded . Sets up, assembles, and tacks weld parts.
• Repairs worn or defective surfaces.
• Uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• May be assigned to dismantle or cut up obsolete equipment, setting aside parts for scrap dealers .
• Completes other tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
• Must sign acknowledgment of reading and understanding the Company’s safety policy and adhere to all Company safety rules and regulations.
Knowledge and Skills
• Must have the ability to lift up to 5 0 pounds.
• Must be willing to work hours as required .
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or completion of Company training program to the satisfaction of the Supervisor.
• Strong attention to detail, precision, and control .
• Emotional Intelligence, collaboration and communication skills
• Quick thinker and ability to prioritize safety first
• Organization and project management methodology
Qualifications
• Minimum (1) one-year welding experience
• Ability to obtain forklift certification as required
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
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