WelderFabricator

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Forgen is dedicated to building a better future - for generations.

Location: Houston Texas

Position Summary

Responsible for assembling pieces of metal together or repairing damage in metal components using heavy machinery that emits high heat melting the metal into shape. Their duties include reviewing blueprints cutting metal into the appropriate shape and smoothing molten metal to remove creases.

Forgen Overview

Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil geotechnical and environmental challenges guided by our core values of integrity passion teamwork and smart work.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
Prepare required documentation including work orders parts lists and timecards in an accurate and timely manner.
Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project.
Sourcing the materials to be used in the project.
Measuring and cutting materials to specifications.
Welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals together.
Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints.
Perform assigned tasks in a timely accurate and efficient manner.
Follow manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures to ensure safe quality work and to preserve and document component failure information for accurate failure analysis.
Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures laws policies and rules.
Math and Measurement Skills: Tape measure Scale Calipers Fillet weld gauge.
Communicate with equipment manager and field managers in a manner which promotes a positive relationship.
Work overtime as needed and within labor law guidelines.
Operate heavy power-driven equipment.
Ability to obtain forklift and boom lift certification.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
Five (5) or more years of welding experience.
Valid Drivers License and ability to drive on behalf of company business.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred knowledge on the following topics:
- Operational characteristics of a variety of heavy power-driven equipment.
- Maintenance requirements of heavy power-driven equipment.
- Methods and materials used in general construction and maintenance work.
- Principles and techniques of field maintenance activities.
- Traffic laws ordinances and rules involved in heavy equipment operation.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
- Welding Machine set-up: Mig/Tig welding and hard facing of carbon; low alloy steels using solid and flux-cored wire; finishing of welds (chipping grinding sanding).
- Fabricating carbon stainless and low alloy steels; Blueprint Reading and Weld Symbols (AWS and ISO); Weld joint prep; Hand plasma and oxy/fuel torches.
The following safety training is preferred but not mandatory. Company will provide additional training as necessary.
- 40 Hour HAZWOPER training.
- Competent Person Safety Training
- 8-Hour Supervisory Training
- 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training
- First Aid and CPR

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds extended standing or walking on project sites climbing in and out of equipment and working in confined spaces or at heights. Work conditions and demands may vary with possible exposure to heavy machinery chemicals dust fumes noise and extreme weather. Proper PPE including protective eyewear gloves a hard hat and steel-toed boots is required. Effective communication tool use and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

This job description outlines the general scope of work and is not exhaustive. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed. Requirements may be adjusted to accommodate disabilities except where they pose a direct safety risk.

Equal Opportunity

Forgen is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any legally protected status.

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