Welder

Department: Facility Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Waco, Texas

Compensation: $24.00 - $27.00 / hour

Description

• Benefits: Your choice of three different medical insurance programs in addition to, life, vision, and dental insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and a competitive 401K match incentive and vesting timeline. Our a-la-carte structure allows you to pick the best package for your needs.
• A 2nd Chance: Here at Emerald, we believe in second chances. That is why we accept and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal and local laws.  We are committed to 2nd chance hiring! Only by working together can we create a better future.
• Supplemental Insurance: In addition to our standard plans, we offer tele-medicine, long-term and short-term disability coverage as well as legal services.
• Paid Weekly: All hourly team members are paid weekly!
• Paid Time Off: Emerald Transformer employees receive vacation and sick pay annually.
• Career Pathing: We are growing and promote from within.

Job Summary

• Perform TIG, MIG, and stick welding, as qualified, to join metal parts, fill seams, repair holes, and complete welding work on metal components.
• Weld, cut, grind, and finish power distribution equipment and items associated with facility maintenance.
• Read, interpret, and apply sketches, specifications, design information, and work instructions before and during welding or repair work.
• Inspect equipment, workpieces, welded structures, and surrounding work areas to verify safe conditions, proper fit, and work quality.
• Assist with design input and troubleshooting related to welding, metal repair, and transformer equipment repair needs.
• Maintain accurate records needed for job costing, work tracking, and departmental documentation.
• Use basic hand tools, gauges, test equipment, grinders, cutting tools, and related shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow company safety programs, environmental requirements, standard operating procedures, and all required personal protective equipment requirements.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including eye protection, gloves, hearing protection, respirator, and other assigned protective equipment.
• Work safely around industrial hazards that may include moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding or elevated areas, high heat, chemicals, fumes, dust, gases, oils, cutting fluids, and poor ventilation.
• Perform physically demanding work that may include climbing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, crouching, kneeling, grasping, lifting, repetitive motion, and other manual activities.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• TIG, MIG, stick welding certifications, or other welding credentials are not required but will be considered.

• 2+ years of prior experience required in MIG welding and plasma cutting required. 
• Prior welding, fabrication, repair, transformer, industrial equipment, or facility maintenance experience will be considered.
• Prior experience reading sketches, design specifications, or written work instructions preferred.

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend written instructions.
• Basic arithmetic skills needed to complete measurements, records, and job-costing documentation.
• Working knowledge of welding, cutting, grinding, metal repair, and safe hot-work practices appropriate to the assigned task.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, gauges, test equipment, grinders, cutting equipment, and related shop tools.
• Ability to read and interpret design specifications, sketches, and job instructions.
• Ability to inspect work, identify concerns, and communicate repair or safety issues to the supervisor.
• Ability to maintain accurate records for job costing and work tracking.
• Ability to perform mechanical or skilled-trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature using close visual acuity at arm’s reach.
• Ability to work around industrial hazards, including moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding or elevated work areas, high heat, and chemicals.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when required.
• Ability to perform heavy work, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently.
• Demonstrated attention to safety, quality, accuracy, and housekeeping in an industrial work environment.
• Demonstrated independent decision-making and practical problem-solving ability when work conditions change.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding work status, repair needs, safety concerns, and material or equipment issues.

Equal Opportunity Employer