Job Title: Welder - Day and Night Shift Positions Available Location: McGregor Texas Company Overview: TransTech is a leading provider of specialized infrastructure and custom-engineered equipment for diverse industries. Our expansive capacity and technical expertise enable large-scale production of complex, high-quality equipment while meeting rigorous quality and safety standards. TransTech’s companies provide comprehensive solutions for gas and liquid processing, storage, transfer, and utilization, adhering to ASME, API, and TEMA standards to ensure reliability and precision in every project. From individual services to full project solutions, TransTech’s teams deliver expert engineering, fabrication, construction, operations and maintenance, supporting projects nationally and internationally. We help customers achieve impactful, sustainable results with a commitment to safety, community, and environmental responsibility. Job summary: The main responsibility of the welder will be to fabricate steel products which include a variety of ASME pressure vessels, related pressure rated and non-pressure rated accessories, and some structural items related to vessel production. Primary functions and duties: • Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing safety glasses, heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes. • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety. • Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts. • Interpret typical welding symbols and apply the correct weld to workpiece. • Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job. • Use standard hand tools and power tools for fabrication and manufacturing, i.e. grinders, hammers, drill presses, metal workers, • Assess welded surfaces, structures, and components to identify errors. • Must be able to set up a welding machine (both semi-auto and manual machines) to operate within the parameters of an approved WPS. • Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature. • Must be able to weld in all positions - 2G, 3G, 5G and 6G including fillet welds. • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment. • Will be required to visually inspect welds and make proper corrections without, or with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will possess the following: • Read blueprints • Read and understand measurements • Layout and fit various vessel and piping-related components. • Operate an overhead crane • Understand and perform welding with the following processes: GMAW (MIG), FCAW (FLUXCORE), and SAW (SUBARC) • Must pass a drug test and background check • Lift up to 50 lbs • Must have pulsed MIG welding experience Weld Test Requirements: • Candidates must pass a pipe test on super coupon, 2 7/8” dia, pipe, in the 6G position. • The test will include an open root with a maximum 1/8” opening. • GMAW-S will be used in the downhill direction to fill the root, followed by feathering for a hot pass using FCAW. • FCAW 1/16" will be utilized for all passes from the hot pass to the cap in the 6G uphill position. Visual inspections should be performed between passes to remove slag and ensure no rollover is present. • The cap must be completed with stringer beads, without weaving, allowing slight oscillation to manage heat and speed. Cap visual inspection must meet the following criteria: • Maximum reinforcement: 3/16” • No undercut exceeding 1/32” • No cold laps, roll over, or visible imperfections at the toe of the weld • No slag inclusion, cracks, or porosity If the test plate passes visual inspection, it will proceed to Ultrasonic Testing (UT) for volumetric assessment. Benefits Designed to Work for You: • Additional $2/hr for Night Shift • Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO • 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor) • Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance • HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs • Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance • Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program • Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment • Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days Time Off We offer a variety of paid time off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs: • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Bereavement Leave This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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See More Details >>About the Role The welder/mechanic role needs to be familiar with field welding on aluminum and steel parts. The position also requires mechanic experience working with wheeled and/or tracked vehicles. Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment. What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you. • Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending. • Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits. • 401k Match (3%). • Educational Assistance. • On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment. Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role • SMAW Welder with mechanic experience (SCA) experienced welder familiar with field welding on aluminum and steel parts working to required tolerances using welding metals and metal alloys; • Mechanic experience working with wheeled and/or track vehicles; • Ensure Supervisor/Manager is aware of critical issues and able to make appropriate decisions based on information supplied; • Perform other duties as assigned by Leadership responsible for maintenance. • Welding small, medium, and large various metals and alloys • Soldering and brazing of copper pipe • Performing complex mechanical installations per engineering direction • Reading and comprehending drawings and specifications • Using specialized machinery for industrial welding and overseeing machines that perform the same job • Maintaining all welding machinery • Assessing welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors • Reading blueprints and drawings and taking or reading measurements to layout and procedures • Determining the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements • Setting up components for welding according to specifications (e.g., cut material with powered saws to match measurements) • Operating angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be weld Qualifications Sought • Must have three (3) or more years of welding experience or formal weld training in lieu of experience, able to weld on aluminum and steel parts, working within required tolerances, and able to read welding symbols; • Must be willing to travel within the United States and OCONUS to perform welding tasks in the field when required; • Able to maintain welding certifications or to obtain certifications as required, including but not limited to certifying in Stick in all positions; • Must have mechanical experience working on wheeled and/or track vehicles; • High School diploma or equivalent; • Must be a U.S. person; • Must be able to gain access military bases or facilities; • Able to secure and maintain a NACI and United States Passport, if required; • Must successfully pass a deployment physical that meets CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) requirements, if required; • Must be able to work independently and be an integral member of the Retrofit Team; • Must have a valid State Driver's License and be able to obtain a military license and meet the anthropometric requirements to entry into a drivers station or into an enclosed military vehicle; • Required to work at various heights, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, able to climb, to work in enclosed spaces – often in awkward positions, extreme temperatures and dusty environments; • Be able to work autonomously with U.S. or foreign government personnel. Additional Information / Desired Experience • This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance) • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required • Familiarity with military standards and test requirements desired. GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.
See More Details >>As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. SUMMARY The Welding Engineer is responsible for maintaining good welding practices across Firefly’s programs, including, but not limited to launch vehicles, spacecraft, and ground systems. A strong team-oriented attitude, professional communication skills, passion for the work and a results-driven are critical to creating and maintaining Firefly’s standard for top notch quality. This position integrates with many departments across the company, including Ground Support Equipment, Fluids systems, Structural systems, Test operations, and Launch operations. The breadth of support requires a self-driven individual that will internalize the intent of the position and fill gaps as the team continues to grow and evolve. This engineer must identify opportunities for improvement, review solutions with relevant stakeholders, and take action to drive any improvements to completion without direct pressure or supervision. This role is located at our manufacturing and test site in Briggs, TX, north of Cedar Park. RESPONSIBILITIES • This position will support the production of Firefly’s launch vehicles, spacecraft, and ground systems alongside a strong design-and-build engineering groups at multiple work sites • The welding engineer will help develop, qualify and refine welding designs for vehicles and ground systems. · The welding engineer will interface directly with individual welders, the weld shop manager, Materials & Processes, Quality, Program, and design engineers to develop standard practices for creating reliable & repeatable welds. · Develop, qualify, and refine weld processes and parameters for multiple welding processes, including but not limited to GTAW, GMAW, resistance, plasma arc, electron beam, and laser beam • Support production operations on full-scale welded assemblies, providing direction to manufacturing engineers and welders on correct techniques in a fast-paced manufacturing environment • Support design, manufacturing, and materials engineering with root cause analysis • Work closely with design, tooling, automation, and development engineers to improve welded designs for manufacturing · Set up welder certification test campaigns and interpret mechanical testing and NDE results • Work closely with NDT personnel to interpret weld quality on development and flight hardware in addition to developing and implementing innovative state-of-the-art NDE techniques • Develop and implement improved process control where possible using test and NDE results as a feedback loop QUALIFICATIONS Required • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline • Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand • Ability to multi-task and communicate with a broad spectrum of internal and external customers • 5+ years of experience with hands-on fabrication, manufacturing, or testing experience of welded assemblies • Experience writing PQRs, test plans, test procedures, and inspection criteria • Experience inspecting welds and providing constructive feedback to welding team • Experience working with the welding of aluminum, stainless steel, nickel alloys, and high strength steels • Experience with welding processes including, but not limited to GTAW, GMAW, resistance, plasma arc, electron beam, and laser beam • Experience using tooling, jigs, or part design to improve producibility • Familiarity with D17.1, B31.3, AFSPCMAN 91-710, and other applicable Aerospace welding codes • Familiarity with NDT techniques, including, but not limited to VT, Dye Penetrant Testing, Ultrasonic, & Radiography • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Desired • 7+ years of experience with hands-on fabrication, manufacturing, or testing experience of welded assemblies • Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 and other Launch Site specific Aerospace codes & guidelines • Ability to communicate at all levels of an organization (technical to programmatic, technician to executive leadership)
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Killeen, TX, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing the necessary skills for this skilled trade. According to the American Welding Society, the welding industry is expected to need approximately 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with a median salary of $45,190 per year for welders in 2021. In Killeen, the average wage for welders is approximately $109.25 per week, with opportunities for growth through certifications and specialization. Training programs, community colleges, and welding schools offer pathways to enter this in-demand field, leading to a career with strong earning potential and job stability.
