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Welder/Fabricator
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J&W Services and Equipment Company
Midland, TX (In Person)
$49,920 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Position Overview:
J&W Services & Equipment Company is seeking a skilled, industry-certified Welder to join the J&W manufacturing team at our API Spec 6A licensed facility in Midland, Texas. In this role you will perform precision welding on pressure-containing wellhead components and structural equipment, working to qualified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) under a controlled quality system. Because this is an API 6A environment, the position blends hands-on welding with disciplined quality control based on J&W internal QMS procedures. The right candidate is equally comfortable striking an arc and reading a machine print and takes ownership of in-process and final inspection to ensure every part meets dimensional and procedural requirements before product release. API-6A Facility Welder:
- Perform GMAW and SMAW welding processes for butt and fillet welds to pressure equipment at the wellhead and structural equipment
- At a minimum, welder will qualify to four Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Most welding processes will be for carbon steel components (example: wellhead)
- Industry certified welder in GMAW and SMAW welding processes
- Understand how to follow WPS when welding
- Know how to use calibrated measuring devices
- Be familiar how to read blueprints
- Understand how to maintain and perform general preventive maintenance to welding power source and positioner
- Use of job traveler/workorder, inspection sheet, material test report (MTR), machine print
- As necessary and required, understand how to assist and observe personnel performing nondestructive examination (NDE) Quality Control and Inspection for an API certified facility:
- Perform in-process inspection and final inspection of critical dimensions and measurements for machined parts with use of machine prints
- Maintain calibration records and perform calibration for multiple measuring devices used in manufacturing and inspection Core Competences
- Understand use of calibrated measuring devices including but not limited to various thread gauges, height gauges, depth gauges, ball micrometers, groove micrometers and calipers
- Be very familiar with standard and metric units of measure
- Know how to read and understand machine prints
- Use of traveler/workorder, inspection sheet, material test report (MTR), machine print
- Understand and usage of general design programs (example: AutoCad, Inventor)
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
- Strong leadership abilities to effectively supervise a team
- Work is performed in a manufacturing / machine shop environment with exposure to noise, welding fumes, heat, and moving equipment.
- Consistent use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with shop and OSHA safety standards.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and maneuver components, and perform repetitive and detailed manual tasks
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, safety, and procedural discipline.
Note:
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or qualifications associated with the role.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.00- $26.