Welder - 2nd shift

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Welding Lead, the Welder position is responsible for fitting and joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques in accordance with product specifications and production schedules. As a Welder, the incumbent will work in coordination with the Shift Supervisor and other senior management to ensure that the entire customer product is fit and welded to the specifications of each job and meets the outlined requirements. Consistent production of quality UT passable welds is critical.

About the Role

LOCATION: MICA Steelworks Haltom City, Texas Plant Current Shifts Monday - Friday, 5:00 PM - 3:30 AM with Saturday, as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 to 2 Years Welding Experience Required
• Overhead and Jib crane experience needed

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform welding duties using a wire welder
• Ability to weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions
• Ability to weld in various directions: flat and horizontal
• Ability to perform a variety of specific welder tasks, such as, set-up, laying out work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts and/or rework finished products
• Ability to work with fitters or fitters/welders to assist in the fabrication or welding of multi-component parts
• Ability to operate forklifts, hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the job’s needs
• Ability to inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet product specifications
• Ability to examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications
• Ability to perform job-specific procedures, such as, clamping, holding, tack-welding, heat bending, grinding, or bolting component parts to obtain required configurations and positions
• Ability to read, understand and follow job order specifications engineering drawings, and/or work orders
• Demonstrated willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position
• Ability to maintain functionality of equipment
• Ability to maintain quality welds and UT passable welds
• Ability to maintain production level as determined by supervisor
• Must display a positive attitude and willingness to learn and participate in a changing environment to reach a common goal
• Must maintain production and quality of finished products
• Must operate equipment safely and maintain safe working habits
• Must be able to perform a variety of other tasks as assigned

Measure of Performance

• Weld test will be administered
• Follow all MICA Steelworks Programs/Policies
• Practice good housekeeping (keep area clean/organized)
• Demonstrate willingness to work with others in a team environment

Working Conditions

• Full time shop exposure
• Extreme temperatures. (Sometimes due to season)
• No travel requirements
• Perform work standing up for 8-10 hours per day and up to 6 days a week
• Good vision, hearing, smell and balance
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 lbs
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat or kneel regularly as well as climb stairs and ladders
• Must wear OSHA required PPE equipment while working, including OSHA approved welding hood, if welding

Continuing Education Requirements

Employee is expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor. Employee must attend mandatory education programs.

Compensation Package

• Attendance bonus
• Bonus opportunities
• Differential pay
• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay
• Profit sharing
• Quarterly bonus

Work Location

In person