Welder Fitter

Welder Fitter Department: Manufacturing & Distribution - Skilled Jobs Employment Type: Full Time Location: Houston, TX Reporting To: Roberto Galea Compensation: $20.00 / hour Description The Welder will perform torch and plasma cutting operations, along with fitting, tacking, and MIG welding carbon steel in vee groove and full penetration bevel joints on a variety of parts. Must be qualified for 2G and 2F. Also expected to utilize shop equipment to cut, punch, drill, grind, blast and paint as required. How You Will Help Work from weld data sheet and procedures, operation traveler, prints and oral instructions. Use turntable or lathe for circular parts or use weld bench to set up fixtures or layout and build makeshift fixturing. Visually check parts in preparation for welding, cleaning weld area of oil, dirt, rust and burrs. Check dimensions to ensure parts are within print dimensions. Prepare parts for welding using square, tape or scale centering heads and compass components following weld parameters. Use temp sticks to ensure specified heat and weld components in one or multiple passes to produce welds with proper penetration, free from burn through, cracks, porosity and heavy bead. Deburr and grind off slag and excessive weld, as necessary. Repair defective welded parts using grinding wheels, cutting wheels, pencil grinders, or chisels to remove material to root of imperfection or to base metal and re‑weld according to weld specifications. Perform torch and plasma cutting on carbon steel. Use various measuring devices to ensure work is to print specification including, but not limited to, coordinate measuring machine, machinist square, micrometers, verniers, thread and plug gauges. Use crane, dollies and carts to obtain and return material to and from storage area and move completed job to next operation. Store all tooling, fixtures and additional point‑of‑use items in an organized manner, in drawers, on work bench etc. with proper labels, color coding, floor marking or other identifying mechanism. Maintain work area as well as machines, tools, and equipment to meet program requirements. Perform all job functions in accordance with established operating procedures. Identify and assist in remediation of any and all safety hazards in the work place. Perform other duties as directed by Team Leader/Supervisor. What You Will Bring Ability to lift 50 pounds Must be able to use measuring equipment such as measuring tapes, verniers and calipers, and read gauges. Must be able to be certified to operate a forklift and use hoists to pick up heavy parts. General computer skills #J-18808-Ljbffr ASC Engineered Solutions