Becoming a welder in Port Arthur, TX, often begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with technical training, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four years, requiring extensive training under experienced welders. According to the American Welding Society, there are 402,333 welders nationwide, with a significant presence in Texas, and the industry projects a 2-3% job growth annually. Apprentices in Texas earn an average of $580 per week, with experienced welders often surpassing $78,000 annually. Vocational schools, welding unions, and platforms like LinkedIn help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
About us: For over 75 years, Gulf Copper & Manufacturing has been a customer-driven leader in the marine and offshore industries, delivering unwavering quality and an uncompromising commitment to safety, integrity, and environmental protection. We specialize in repairing, refurbishing, and fabricating vital components for the oil and gas, marine transportation, refining, petrochemical, and government sectors. Benefits: • 401 (k) • Group Health & Dental Plan • Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance • Life & Voluntary Life Insurance • Holiday & Vacation Pay • Employee Assistance Program Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned. • A welder must understand welding procedures and parameters. • Can comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical. Manuals, gouge, and work process instruction. • Welds steel plates and pipes in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment. • Have the skills to use various types of welding equipment for different types of metal. • Welds components in a flat, vertical, or overhead position. • Performs related tasks such as cutting and grinding. • Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases the size of metal parts. • Welds metal parts together using gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire fed welding, or tig welding process and procedures. • Highly skilled welders often are trained to work with a wide variety of materials, such as titanium, aluminum, or exotic metals, in addition to steel. • Select and set up welding equipment, execute the planned welds, and examine the welds to ensure that they meet standards or specifications. Required Education & Experience: • High School Diploma, some college or technical school certification, six months to one year(s) experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Must pass an ABS, or ASME weld test. Working Conditions: • Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc. • Must be able to stand and operate equipment for up to four continuous hours. • You must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE. • Some climbing (100 feet or higher) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved. • Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials. • Work on inland and offshore barges or in industrial settings. • Enter round manholes with inside diameters of 18”, and other internally confined spaces. • Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights. Necessary Equipment Operation: • Blow torches- Motorized cutting torches; Pattern cutting torches; Welding torches. • Gas welding, brazing, or cutting apparatus- Brazing equipment; Heliarc welding equipment; Oxyacetylene equipment; Portable gas operated arc welders. • Manlift or personnel lift- hydraulic truck lifts; Swing stages • Welding masks- Hand shields; Welding shields. Special Skills: • Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • High performance and a strong team player. • Commitment to company values and safety program. Welder Position Basic Requirements: Qualifications of class – Class will be based upon judgment by quality control and/or production management in terms of the quality and productivity of the welds. Plate Welder 2nd Class (PLW2) - Welder capable of welding SMAW or FCAW on plate/structural with ABS Q2+4G or ASME or AWS plate test (2G+3G+4G). Plate Welder 1st Class (PLW1) - Welder capable of welding SMAW & FCAW on plate/structural with ABS Q2+4G or ASME or AWS plate test (2G+3G+4G). Pipe Welder 2nd Class (PPW2) – Welder capable of welding SMAW or FCAW on plate/structural &SMAW or FCAW on pipe with ABS Q3 or AWS 6g pipe test. Pipe Welder 1st Class (PPW1) – Welder capable of welding SMAW & FCAW and or GTAW on pipe. Must Pass ABS Q3 or ASME 6G or AWS 6G pipe test. Combination Welder 1st Class- Pipe/Plate/Structural (PPLW)– Welder capable of process / structural pipe and plate welding using GTAW+FCAW and or GTAW+SMAW. Combination Welder 2nd Class- Pipe/Plate/Structural (PPLW)– Welder capable of process / structural pipe and plate welding using GTAW+FCAW and or GTAW+SMAW. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of assigned personnel. • An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: [email protected]. 31v4SaZwFl
See More Details >>Location: Port Arthur, Texas Pay Range: you must have 5 years of pipe welding experience & MUST BE ABLE TO PASS: Testing:2” super coupon 6G Tig all the way out and a 2” super coupon 6G Mig root /Flux fill and cap Shift: 1st (6:15AM - 4:45 PM, Monday- Thursday, 10 hours) Job Description: • Assemble pipe components by tacking them in place prior to welding. • Confirming squareness of all joints fit-up. • Confirming configuration of all joints fit-up. • Confirming pipe joints are aligned properly (taper bore if necessary). • Confirming pipe spool is built according to the isometric drawings (center to center or center to end dimensions). • Verify correct length, material, type, and grade of pipe and fittings prior to tacking. • Retrieve material and make sure they correspond with parts list. • Lifting pipe with crane to fit-up bench. • This job involves a variety of other jobs such as welding, cutting, grinding, measurement, and layout. • Weld joints. • Grind out temporary tacks. • Position pieces to be welded. Purges pipe to be welded. • Records filler rod heat numbers. • Identifies his own welds by etching a weld number next to the joint. • Inspects weld after and makes any corrections if needed. • Keep work area clean and organized to prevent slips and trips. • Conducts work safely and follows all safety procedures. Rejects work that is not safe and discusses the situation with supervisor. Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Minimum 5 years on-the-job welding experience • Ability to pass X-Ray and weld multiple processes. • Ability to MIG root with down-hill progression/Flux core fill and cap with up-hill progression (6” diameter). • TIG out with all passes being up-hill progression. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percent, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Other Requirements/ Key Competencies: • Team player • Attention to detail • Good verbal and written communication skills • Reliable • Mechanical ability and likes to work with their hands • Good work ethics • Pride in workmanship • Be able to use construction calculator • Willingness to learn • Must be a hard worker and physically fit as this can be a very physically demanding job. Equipment Used: • Hand tools (e.g. hammer, screwdriver) • Power tools (e.g. saws, welder, drill, grinders) • Vehicles (e.g. automobile, truck, tractor, lift) Personal Protective Equipment Required: • Steel Toe Work Boots • Hearing Protection • Safety Eyeglasses • Welding Coat • Respirator • Other PPE's (e.g. gloves, long pants, welding hood, and grinding shield) Safety: All TEAM employees are required to follow all of TEAM's safety policies and procedures for their safety and the safety of others. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. #hc168022
See More Details >>KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB's research and development activities forms the basis for the company's success. People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today. At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference - the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products. OVERVIEW: The Welder welds on castings and piping. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Welds on castings and piping using stick, wire and tig methods • Alloys include - Iron, Nickel, Copper, Aluminum and Cobalt Base alloys • Performs gouging using carbon arc and air arc methods • Fitting of pipping or plate to meet the drawing • Read and interprets drawings • Operate a crane • Operate a forklift • Operate a semi-automatic welder QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma/GED and/or 5+ years of equivalent work experience • Welding experience (5-10 years) • Manufacturing or Foundry experience (1-2 years) • Superb attention to detail • Able to read drawings KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.
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