Welder / Fitter

Welder / Fitter
Location: Houston, TX 77032
Pay Rate: $22 $25 DOE
Schedule: 8 AM to 5 PM , Monday to Friday

Seeking a determined and professional for carrying out basic tasks to perform assembly
and welding operations of fabricated metal products. This candidate must have the ability and
desire to function as part of a team and to also perform well independently. The candidate must
have good communication skills, a positive attitude, be prepared to multitask, and adapt well to
change.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as they pertain to welding of parts. Ability to complete routine reports.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concept of basic algebra and geometry.
• Good communication skill.
• Ability to work without close supervision and exercise individual initiative.
• Set up and operate multiple hydraulic and electric drive bending machines.
• Set up and operate a variety of manual machines. Ability to use the following hand or powered hand tools, including but not limited to, drill, file, grinder, hammer, pliers and screwdrivers.
• Use the following measuring tools: tape meter, caliper, square.
• Set up and weld parts using welding equipment following welding procedures.
• Operate the following plant equipment: forklift, hand cutting torch, pendant jib, gantry and overhead cranes (also radio controlled).
• Read and accurately interpret specifications from cut sheets to determine material type and size. Read detailed production orders to determine product specifications including dimensions and tolerances.
• Work with a variety of materials to include, but not limited to, raw pipe of varying sizes, bar stock, flanges, flat bars and sheet metal part template.
• Potentially move for a short period of time to the Italian Headquarter facility for training with each internal department, mastering the overall concept of practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school graduate. Welding school or technical courses preferred.
• 1-3 years' work experience preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience TIG and MIG welding
• Must have valid proof of eligibility to work in the USA.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking is a plus.
• Open availability to travel both within the USA and internationally.

Physical Demands

• While performing this job, the successful candidate will be regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. The employee must occasionally push and/or pull a maximum force of 200 ft-lb.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $22.00 - $25.00 Per Hour