North Shore Supply
We are seeking an experienced Welder & Fitter for our company, Greens Bayou Pipe Mill, in east Houston. The Welder/Fitter repairs and builds piping systems using specialized welding equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Operates manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as SAW, MIG, FCAW, and SMAW
- Determines the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
- Sets up components for welding according to specifications (e.g., cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
- Welds components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
- Repairs pipe and other products by welding pieces and filling gaps
- Repairs the flaws in pipe found by quality control after production in the Pipe Repair Station
- Maintains equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
- Cleans inside the pipe before welding, cuts the area of the weld by using a carbon arc and prepares the proper equipment for welding
- Maintains work area and keeps equipment clean and orderly
- Other duties as assigned
- Previous experience as a welder preferably pipeline welding
- Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures
- Current knowledge of the ANSI, API, AWS, AND ASME standards
- Ability to interpret schematics
- Awareness and experience in all welding gear
- Able to stand or crouch for a long period of time.
- Able to lift up-to 50 pounds.
- Able to work in outdoor climates.