Express Employment Professionals is seeking a MIG Welder for a local company in Athens TX. Pay: $19/hr Job Duties: • Measure and cut material. • Lift metal sheeting and/or beams using chains and suction lifting devices. • Work with other team members to lift and move material. • Perform clean up in the shop. Qualification/Job Requirements: • Ability to push, pull, lift, and stand for long periods of time. • Must have minimum of 1 yr Mig Welding experience. • Wear all PPE equipment at all times Apply now! or give us a call at for more information!
See More Details >>Position Vision: The CWI / Quality Manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining processes to ensure the consistent production of quality products. Essential Functions: • Ensuring quality of personnel, material, and processes throughout the manufacturing process. • Responsible for training and testing of new employees. • Creating new WPSs and PQRs for all steel fabrication. • Responsible for all fabrication equipment and tool calibrations. • Ensure qualification of welders and assure continuity of welder qualifications as required by AWS, AISC and IAS. • Communicate training programs to assist in the understanding of the needed steps to promote safety and efficiency in the manufacturing process. • Maintain IAS and AISC annual certifications through review and updates of departmental procedures. • Ensuring that production staff is following OSHA and IAS guidelines for the manufacturing plant. • Periodically assist in onsite job resolution to help identify and resolve construction issues. • Assist in sustaining a preventative maintenance program that helps to promote proper equipment operation, reduce repair costs and less down time. • Coordinates and participates in filling out the performance reviews on all employees listed as a direct report. • Ensure visual inspection training of structural weldments and cold-formed products requiring welding. • Ensure proper identification and inspection of incoming raw materials in compliance with the quality plans and specifications. • Ensure and document traceability of final assembly to incoming materials, QA records, and individual welders. • Ensure applicable fabrication tolerances are met for weldments and cold-formed products. Common Performance Factors Resources utilized appropriately; is conscientious and trustworthy with company time and monies. Proper care is given to equipment and tools. Effectively communicates; verbally or in writing, listens perceptively and is receptive to feedback. Dependable; adheres to attendance requirements, reports to work on time and following policies for requested time away from work or emergency absences. Decision making appropriate for designated level of responsibility; anticipates, analyze and resolves problems; ability to work independently in performing and completing assignments. Organizes and Plans work to maximize efficiency and productivity, prepared by maintaining an orderly and clean work area. Teamwork: Respectful of teammates, works effectively with co-workers, superiors and subordinates; is responsive to the needs of others; accomplishes results effectively as a team member. Offers assistance to others without prompting. Machines and Equipment Used: • Computer workstation • Printers, copiers, miscellaneous office equipment Hours of Work: • Standard 45-hour work week • May require frequent overtime Relationships and Contacts: • Reports to VP of Manufacturing • Work alongside Production Manager and the Industrial Distribution & Safety Manager • Internal contact with every department • External communication with vendors Job Specifications: Experience and Education • High School Education • Six (6) years or more of related professional work experience in metal buildings or a steel manufacturing plant. • Current CWI certification Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Demonstrated proficiency with use of PC and associated systems • Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills • Effective qualities: conflict resolution, team management Working Environment: Indoors 95% Sitting 40% Standing 25% Outdoors 5% Stooping Occasional Walking 25% Lifting Occasional Driving 5% Weight required to lift 25–40 Lbs. Weight required to carry 25-40 Lbs. This job description reflects the primary responsibilities as currently outlined for this position. This position description is not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned and the job description can be modified in writing at any time based upon business needs. INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS ONLY. RECRUITERS WILL NOT BE USED TO FILL THIS ROLE. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance License/Certification: • Certified Welding Inspector (Required) Ability to Commute: • Athens, TX 75751 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Athens, TX 75751: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Location : Athens, TX Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Number: 202400027 Department: Welding Opening Date: 11/26/2024 Closing Date: 8/31/2025 12:00 AM Central Description The primary purpose of the Adjunct Instructor for Workforce Courses at Trinity Valley Community College is to deliver high-quality instruction and training to students in workforce development programs. The instructor will provide expertise in their subject area, utilizing industry-relevant curriculum to prepare students for success in their chosen career fields. Responsibilities include teaching courses, assessing student performance, and supporting student learning outcomes, all while ensuring alignment with college and workforce standards to meet the needs of local industries and employers. Reports to: Division Chair Pay based upon Adjunct Pay Scale Job Duties • Deliver course content following approved syllabi, ensuring that instruction meets established learning outcomes and workforce competencies. • Maintain punctuality for all classes and communicate promptly with the division chairperson or provost in case of absences. • Hold and publish office hours according to College District policy to assist students with academic support and advisement. • Ensure class materials and records, including attendance, grades, and other key documentation, are maintained and available for substitute instructors if needed. • Actively participate in student advisement, counseling, and registration processes. • Submit timely student grade reports to the registrar's office and maintain accurate records of student attendance. • Engage in faculty meetings, commencements, and other college activities as required by administrative leadership. • Communicate with administration about student, faculty, and institutional concerns affecting college welfare. • Serve on college committees and participate in department and curriculum development, including the establishment and reporting of learning outcomes. • Provide recommendations for library resources, textbooks, and instructional materials to enhance course delivery. • Be adaptable to teaching assignments across any TVCC campus, extension sites, dual credit locations, or TDCJ, and be prepared to teach via various instructional methods (e.g., online, hybrid, face-to-face). • Carry out additional duties as assigned by supervisory leadership, such as division chairperson, provost, or college president. Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIRED: Hold a certificate in the teaching field PLUS provide (in a continuously updated portfolio) documentation of demonstrated competencies in the teaching field, work experience in the field, licensure, certification, honors and awards, continuing education, continuous document excellence in teaching and other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes. PLUS, have a minimum of 3 years of relevant full-time work experience. OR: Associate degree PLUS has demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline and must have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience, OR: hold a bachelor's or master's degree in the teaching discipline, OR: Hold a master's degree in any discipline, with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: College teaching experience preferred, preferably at a Community College, and experience teaching Distance learning courses preferred. OTHER LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: As required by assigned teaching discipline. Knowledge and Skills • Typing/Data Entry • Software proficiency - Microsoft Office • Operating equipment - office or otherwise • Written and oral communication • Interpersonal and customer service skills • Public Speaking/Presenting • Basic Math • Attention to detail • Time management • Organization • Operational Systems and procedures This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 Do you have an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree with three (3) years of related experience in a qualifying field (i.e., Welding or Welding Inspector)? • Yes • N 02 Do you have prior online teaching experience and certification? • Yes • No 03 Do you have experience using Canvas Learning Management System? • Yes • No Required Question
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Training programs last about 6 to 18 months, depending on the level of certification. The American Welding Society reports approximately 771,000 welders nationwide, with projections indicating a steady growth in the welding sector. In Athens, TX, welders can earn an average of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $56,000 annually. Trade schools, community colleges, and platforms like the AWS Foundation help aspiring welders find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
