Fitter / Welder

Fort Worth, TX, United States

Job Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Perform welding tasks effectively using FCAW and GMAW in horizontal and vertical positions.
• Read and interpret basic engineering drawings
• Heat form and dress metal parts using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment
• Properly process necessary information on production routers
• Perform assigned tasks under the direction of supervisor
• Bring technical problems encountered to supervisor
• Responsible for using safe working practices and for the safe operation of welding machines and equipment
• Work to improve efficient to achieve productivity and delivery goals
• Work at organizing and maintaining personal and company tools, equipment, and work area in a professional manner.
• Responsible to follow all applicable company and corporate policies, procedures, and programs, including but not limited to the process map, support processes, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must have a minimum of one year experience with proficient in the welding field, with related experience in operation of welding equipment available in fabrication department, use of a cutting torch, and plasma torch, SMAW and GMAW welding processes, competent reading, and interpretation of fabrication blueprints, lay out and fit up of weldments and / or inspection of weldments.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS (visit for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan NOV matches every dollar up to 4% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest
• Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $125 per pay period (bi-weekly)
• Employees and their spouse enrolled in a medical plan can earn up to $350 (pre-tax) each per year for participating in Choose Well-being Rewards
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical / dental plan and seeing an in-network physician)
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees)
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date)
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year

Job Info

• Job Identification17136
• Job CategoryFabrication
• Posting Date02 / 15 / 2023, 10 : 22 AM
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Locations 1020 Everman Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX, 76140, US

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Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Certification Preferred but not required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (Competencies)

• Prior working experience in an industrial setting
• Possess both welding and fitting skills
• Experience with Pressure Vessels and or R Stamp ASME Certification experience a plus
• Ability to operate an acetylene torch
• Ability to pass onsite Tig / Mig welding test
• Ability to read and comprehend measurements

We offer competitive wages and employee benefits (Flexible spending accounts, generous Paid Time Off / Holiday Schedule, in addition to Medical, Dental and Vision plans).

Quality Carriers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Please note that per Quality policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Quality will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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Quality Carriers, Inc. (QC), headquartered in Tampa, FL, is North America's largest bulk liquid chemical carrier. Through a network of more than 100 terminals and facilities, we transport a broad range of chemical products and provide our customers with value-added transportation services.

The primary responsibilities of this position include repairing, modifying, and fabricating large material containers, fluid tanks, trailer chassis', and / or other forms of tanks by welding, grinding, buffing, and chipping while on ladders and at low levels in addition to working at ground level.

Must be able to utilize both MIG and TIG and be able to wear a respirator.

Overview

Cummings Electrical's manufacturing facility located in Hurst, Texas is looking for a Lead Welder.

The Lead Welder must be familiar with and capable of using various types of welding and fabrication equipment. This includes operation of manual or semi-automatic welding equipment, cutting / drilling equipment, iron workers, and brakes to build assemblies.

This is a working lead role, and the position will include daily weld / fab work along with department-level leadership tasks such as assigning work based on the production schedule, meeting deadlines, and ensuring department materials are accounted for.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITES

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and / or skills required.

Additional responsibilities may also be assigned.)

• Interpret and understand blueprints, drawings, and material specifications to determine specific welding requirements, including selection of torch, torch tip, wire, and machine parameters
• Cut, fit, layout, and weld in horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions
• Position and clamp workpieces together / assemble them in jig or fixtures
• Performs maintenance and repair on equipment used in fabrication department
• Operation of other fabrication equipment including drill press, ironworker, and brake.
• Organizes and runs scheduled work orders within department to meet on-time needs
• Communicate tooling needs and process improvements to ensure goals are effectively met.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of welding experience
• 2+ of leadership responsibilities
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals.
• Understanding of how / when different types of welds are used based on material type, structural criteria, and assembly end-use.
• Understand priorities communicated by supervisor and run department schedule based on manpower and assembly build times.
• Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to fractional equivalents.
• Basic computer skills :
• Capable of running updated scheduling reports, ensuring department work transactions are completed correctly, and basic use of Microsoft Office suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AWS certified
• Experience with aluminum welding
• Familiarity with lean-manufacturing processes

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Salary : $18.00 $24.48 per hour

Location : Fort Worth, TX

Position Summary :

The Welder Assistant is responsible for safely performing welding techniques on various TRWD projects, assisting Welder I, II on more complex welding projects and keeping the equipment and work areas in clean and in good working order.

The Welder Assistant works as part of a team to assist with other duties such as vegetation maintenance, structure inspection and repair, and manual labor.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Weld components in flat and vertical positions
• Operate safety equipment, use safe work habits and maintain a clean, organized work environment
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
• Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals
• Operate a oxy-acetylene torch, plasma cutter, or carbon arc gouger
• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment
• Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter
• Position and secure work pieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors
• Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or chemical baths
• Check grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments
• Set up and use ladders and scaffolding as necessary to complete work
• Use fire suppression methods in industrial emergencies
• Mix and apply protective coatings to products
• Perform data entry on work orders and for time-keeping
• Interact and coordinate with other TRWD personnel
• Perform maintenance and inspections of floodgates, dam and spillway structures
• Perform general maintenance of TRWD structures and grounds including pipeline and floodway
• Assist operations crew with special events
• After hours Emergency Response
• Maintain familiarity with strategic District levels of service
• Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts
• Perform other duties as required

Required Experience :

• One (1) year of experience using a cutting torch, grinding, and basic welding
• Painting experience
• Knowledge of basic welding safety and Hot Work permit

Desired Experience :

General construction knowledge

Required Education / Certification / License :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas driver’s license

Desired Education / Certification / License :

None

Success Factors / Job Competencies :

• Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
• Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job
• Independence Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done
• Self-Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations
• Adaptability / Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
• Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles
• Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems
• Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical
• Achievement / Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands : While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. Employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically resides out in the field exposing the employee to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

This position will also work in confined spaces, on water ways such as lakes or rivers, and at various heights.

HR Use Only : Pos # T57)

Regal Staffing Services is currently hiring welders for a fabrication plant located in Fort Worth, TX. This position is temp to hire in a non-climate controlled facility.

If you would like to apply or have any questions, please call (817) 877-4301 and ask for either Justine or Tomas.

Shift / Pay Rate : Monday - Friday (6am to 2 : 30pm) : $23 - $29 / hour (depending on experience)

Requirements :

• Minimum 10 years of experience MIG welding
• Read a tape measure
• Experience in layout and fitting
• Experience using various welding equipment and procedures
• Good attendance record
• Previous warehouse experience
• Stable work history
• Verifiable references
• Pass drug screen and criminal background check

How to Apply :

• Fill out our official application online at www.applyregal.com (be sure to select " Saginaw " as your branch).
• If you have any questions, please contact us at (817) 877-4301 .