- Location
- Houston, TX
- Department
- Engineering
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High School
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Main Purpose:
The Structural Combo Fitter / Welder assembles structural framework, components and materials such as angle iron, I-beams and other steel components within our Englobal Fabrication and Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Integration Shop.
Essential Functions:
- Lay out, position, align and fit together fabricated parts of structural metal products according to blueprint and layout specifications
- Use various processes including GMAW (Mig), FACW (Flux Core) and / or SMAW (Stick)
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by functioning and communicating in an effective manner with customers, coworkers, clients and supervisors
- Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of area
- Work in a safe and conscientious manner
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor including but not limited to, cleaning, trash/ scrap removal and other production related jobs
- Assist in yearly audited inventory process
- Perform basic crane operation
- Properly fit mill to bear stiffeners
- Operate various pieces of grinding equipment for extended periods
- Operate cutting and heating torches and perform accurate simple heat corrections
- Check camber and sweep tolerances of girders and beams with minimal assistance and be able to effectively make necessary corrections per pertinent codes and specifications
- Tack weld in all positions using multiple welding processes
- Grind parts, torque bolts and operate mechanical and manual cutting equipment
- Produce a finished product that meets recognized standards, codes and customer expectations by maintaining quality procedures and practices within the guidelines of AWS D1.5 fitting tolerances
- Identify potential hazards and make necessary corrections
- Read and interpret weld symbols on shop drawings and prints and apply information accordingly
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
Requirements
Physical Requirements:
- Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
- Turning, twisting, bending and balancing
- Pushing, pulling and reaching
- Must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds
Job Requirements:
- 2+ years experience in structural welding and fitting
- Must be able to pass a structural fitter test (45 degree cut out I Beam with torch)
- Must be able to pass a structural welder test (3G on 1/2” carbon steel plate)
- Knowledge of AWS D1.5 fitting tolerances
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen
- Must be able to pass a background check
Desirable Experience, Education and Training:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Tools, Equipment and Technology:
- Structural fitting tools, structural welding tools, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) etc.
Environmental Conditions:
80 to 90% of the work activities are performed indoors within our Englobal Fabrication and I&E Integration Shop. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet and dry conditions, dust, mud etc.
Englobal a Gulf Island Company will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Englobal a Gulf Island Company, must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Englobal a Gulf Island Company, will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Englobal a Gulf Island Company is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Englobal a Gulf Island Company, employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Englobal a Gulf Island Company. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Englobal a Gulf Island Company, hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.