Located in baytown, TX
Pay: 19.00-20.00
Job Full Description
Job Title: Welder
Location: Channelview, Texas
Reports to: Express Employment Professionals
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and reliable Welder to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing high-quality welding on a variety of metal components, ensuring that all welded products meet both industry standards and project specifications. The ideal candidate will have experience with various welding techniques, a strong understanding of safety practices, and a commitment to delivering excellent work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements and material types.
- Prepare metal components by cutting, grinding, and cleaning materials to ensure proper fit and quality welds.
- Perform welding using various techniques including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored Arc Welding, depending on the project needs.
- Inspect workpieces for defects, misalignment, or imperfections and make adjustments as necessary before welding.
- Assemble and fit metal parts using welding methods to form structures and products as per project specifications.
- Ensure the integrity of welds by visually inspecting, testing, and measuring welds for consistency and strength.
- Follow safety standards and wear protective gear, including welding helmets, gloves, and flame-resistant clothing.
- Maintain and operate welding equipment, and report any issues or malfunctions to the supervisor for repairs.
- Communicate with other team members to coordinate work tasks and ensure project timelines are met.
- Keep work areas clean and organized, ensuring that tools, equipment, and materials are safely stored.
- Document daily tasks, materials used, and any challenges encountered during the welding process.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a welder in a metal shop or manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored Arc Welding.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, and technical drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and a focus on producing high-quality work.
- Proficiency in operating welding tools, grinders, and other related equipment.
- Familiarity with welding safety standards and practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make adjustments as needed.
- Physical stamina to work in a workshop environment, including standing for long periods, lifting heavy materials, and working in various weather conditions (for outdoor jobs).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Welding certification (e.g., AWS, ASME).
- Experience in specialized welding fields (e.g., automotive, shipbuilding, construction).
- Familiarity with metal fabrication techniques.
Apply online at Expresspros.com and submit your resume to jobs.houstontxeast@expresspros.com
Houston (East), TX
3297
8018 North Highway 146
Suite 2
Baytown, TX 77523
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