Welder / Fabricator

Welder / Fabricator

INVISTA Maintenance team is seeking a Welder/Fabricator to support the repair, maintenance, and fabrication of plant equipment and components at their site in Victoria, Texas. In this role, you will perform welding, fitting, and fabrication work in both shop and field environments while contributing to the site's long-term equipment reliability.

This role is part of our Shops & Services organization, which includes machine shop, welding shop, relief valve shop, and control valve shop operations. Team members work closely together to provide repair, maintenance, and fabrication services for plant equipment and components. The work environment is highly collaborative and requires individuals who can work independently, contribute to team-based maintenance activities, and adapt to changing business needs.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Perform welding, fitting, and fabrication work in both shop and field environments based on site needs
• Perform stick, MIG, and TIG welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and specialty metals
• Read and develop field sketches and isometric drawings, complete fabrication layouts, and execute fabrication and welding activities in accordance with applicable piping codes
• Inspect damaged equipment and piping, develop repair scopes, and execute repairs on piping, structural components, tanks, and vessels
• Estimate the resources and time needed to complete fabrication projects
• Support work planning, material coordination, scheduling, and customer communication
• Coordinate work with operations, field mechanics, and other crafts to complete jobs safely and efficiently
• Proactively identify and implement improvements to the work backlog, processes, practices, shop tools, and procedures
• Maintain shop equipment, complete required progression activities, and identify productive work when assigned jobs are complete
• Work with vendors to build effective working relationships and create value for the site

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Physical Requirements

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test.

This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for unescorted access to the facility within a specific time period.

INVISTA is a global manufacturer of chemical intermediates, polymers and fibers. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging, carpet and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market. A subsidiary of Koch Industries since 2004, INVISTA is committed to innovation and responsibly creating more value for its customers and society while consuming fewer resources to make these products. See the bigger picture at INVISTA.com.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.