Qualified Welder - Houston South

Qualified Welder (Non-3G Certified)

The Qualified Welder performs diversified hand welding on a wide variety of assemblies and structures using welding equipment to fabricate or non-structural repair products such as machined parts and trenching and shoring equipment. A Qualified Welder is an employee who has completed an accredited third-party welding training program and provides documentation verifying completion; the employee does not hold a valid 3G certification. 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

• Performs non-structural repairs of the rental fleet in accordance with applicable procedures and work instructions.
• Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job; plans details of working procedure and tool and material requirements.
• Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning, fitting, and welding various metals in accordance with applicable procedures and work instructions.
• Repairs equipment using appropriate welding techniques and equipment; escalates work requiring 3G certification to a certified welder or supervisor, as applicable.
• Maintains required documentation verifying completion of an accredited third-party welding training program and provides it upon request.
• 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.
• Completion of an accredited third-party welding training program with documentation verifying completion (required).
• Strong attention to detail, precision, and control.
• Emotional intelligence, collaboration and communication skills.
• Quick thinker and ability to prioritize safety first.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited third-party welding training program and submission of documentation verifying completion.
• Minimum (1) one-year welding experience (or equivalent hands-on experience gained through the accredited training program), as determined by the Supervisor.
• Does not hold a valid 3G welding certification; work requiring 3G certification must be assigned to a certified welder.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification as required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.