Welder, Non-Certified - Houston South

Job Summary 

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 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work hours as .
• 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 

1. Minimum (1) one-year welding experience
2. Ability to obtain forklift certification as
3. Must have a valid driver’s license.