Combination Welder- Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)
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Job Location:
La Porte, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Austin Industrial
Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance construction and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil gas chemical food agriculture power and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4000 employee-owners equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures helps owners optimize safety productivity profit margins and cost-efficiency.
Austin Industrial is currently seeking a Combination Welder (Combo Welder) at our Bayport Polymers location in Pasadena TX. The ideal candidate will have Journeyman-level welding experience including proficiency with Stick Heliarc (TIG) Arc welding and stainless steel.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Welds or tackâwelds components using spot welding guns or electric/gas welding equipment.
- Connect torch lines to oxygen and fuel gas tanks and adjust gas flow to achieve desired flame temperature size and color.
- Preheat materials using a torch for welding or bending.
- Fills holes repairs defects and shapes metal by thinning curving or building up surfaces.
- Inspects and measures workpieces using straightedges templates or other tools to ensure specifications are met.
- Climb ladders or scaffolding to access elevated work areas.
- Communicate with crane operators to position heavy materials.
- Operates flameâcutting or plasmaâarc equipment for dismantling or cutting metal.
- Uses hoists cranes banding tools and hand tools to position and secure materials.
- Selects proper weld locations considering metal type thickness and temperature requirements.
- Apply heat using flame or electrodes to straighten curve or form metal.
- Joins components reinforces weak points and adds metal as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required:
- Sit stand walk climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl
- Use hands for fine motor tasks and reach with hands/arms
- Talk hear and occasionally detect odors
- Lift/move up to 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. frequently
Required vision abilities include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work at heights on scaffolding in JLGs confined spaces and shop environments
- Ability to build fire boxes for 100% spark containment
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Strong communication skills
- Must follow all Austin Industrial and plant policies & procedures
Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience: 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience as a Combo Welder experience with Stick Hela Arc and stainless steel.
- Certifications/ Licenses:
- Weld Test required
- Valid Drivers License required.
- Meet physical demands as listed above
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical dental life and disability insurance and a matching 401K plant. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESPO)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure please go to Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Industrial
Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance construction and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil gas chemical food agriculture power and manufacturing industries.
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This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies search firms or third-party recruiters in response to a posted Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e. payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners become the property of the Company.
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Key Skills
- Robot Programming
- Calipers
- ASME Codes & Standards
- Flux Welding
- Plasma Cutting
- MIG Welding
- 3G
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Geometry
- Manufacturing
- 4G/LTE
About Company
In 1918, Charles R. Moore purchased the contracting part of the company when the Austin brothers wanted to focus primarily on bridge fabrication. The company became known as Austin Bridge Company and Associated Companies until 1974 when the parent company, Austin Industries, was form ... View more
