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Welder

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A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.

$45,212 / year median in Texas

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Produce acceptable welds on castings and fabricated parts. Produce sound welds in any process that has been qualified. Attention to
Detail:
Precision is crucial in aligning components before welding. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
  • Follow oral or written instructions from supervisors.
  • Use the following equipment: Mig, Tig, arc welder, and oxy oxygen and acetylene.
  • Produce acceptable welds in all positions following the company's WPS.
  • Select proper procedure, fillers, and equipment for various types of welding.
  • Check shop tickets, heat numbers, and rough castings to verify that the correct parts are being welded.
  • The job often involves working in awkward positions and lifting heavy materials following company standards.
  • Check finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints.
  • Notify the supervisor of known or suspected problems with equipment, drawings, or parts.
  • Log all parts welded in ledger.
  • Operate machines as required.
  • Exercise care in the use of company equipment and tools.
  • Grinding and de-burring.
  • Observe all safety programs and safety practices.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work area.
  • Perform other duties and necessary.
  • Must be able to communicate and trouble shoot most mechanical problems with all welding equipment.
  • Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
  • Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process and read a tape measure and square.
  • Inspect completed welds to determine structural soundness.
  • Must be able to understand welding symbols and carry out duties above with no supervisor.
  • Tape measure and square.
  • Act reasonably to avoid hurting themselves and others.
  • Perform the job in a way that meets all applicable laws, regulations and EHS requirements.
  • Report immediately all hazards / incidents to their direct Manager/Supervisor, or Site EHS Representative (or designee) after realizing a work-related event has occurred.
  • Exercise their freedom and ability to identify areas for improvement and to initiate, recommend, or provide solutions to EHS related issues.
  • Complete all required EHS training courses.
  • Follow environmental procedures related to waste disposal, spill response, and material handling.
  • Properly segregate and label waste (hazardous, recyclable, general).
  • Report environmental incidents (spills, leaks, unusual emissions) immediately.
  • Use materials efficiently to minimize waste.
  • Participate in environmental training and toolbox talks.
  • Shut down equipment properly to reduce energy and water use.
Compensation / Pay
Rate (Up to): $25.00 - $26.00