Fitter

Welder

Houston, TX: Flexblue Staffing (FTS) is in search of several Welders to join our team based in Houston, TX. This role offers a competitive entry level wage and is ideal for individuals who potentially just got into the field or out of school. If you have experience and can pass a weld test, we encourage you to apply with us today!

Essential Duties:

• Determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.

• Set up and adjust welding machines and work-piece manipulators.

• Tack or weld components and assemblies using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.

• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions in accordance with company workplace instructions or approved welding procedures including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and SAW.

• Heat, form, and dress metal components using hand tools, oxy-acetylene torch, or arc welding equipment.

• Remove rough spots and welding slag from work piece using portable grinder, hand file, or chipping hammer.

• Inspect materials, components, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.

• Certified to operate overhead cranes up to 50 Tons.

• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances using micrometer, caliper, and other precision measuring instruments.

• Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.

• Troubleshoot and repair defects and failures and implement corrective actions.

• Weld mig, tig, aluminum, and heliarc substance.

• Read and analyze blueprints and drawings.

• Complete required documentation on welding procedures to include data entry to track history.

• Ensure performance goals are met for scrap/rework, labor efficiencies, and on time deliveries.

• Ensure quality control in accordance with the company ISO-9001:2015 Quality Assurance System (QAS).

• Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with company HSE standards and procedures.

• Interact and support a broad spectrum of personnel internal and external to the company. Work effectively and efficiently in both team-based and independent working environments to reduce costs and add value to the organization.

• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Fabrication Manager.

Requirements/Skills:

• Welding Technology Certificate or equivalent education, training, or experience;

• Two (2) years’ experience in the fabrication and welding of heavy steel and aluminum products to include SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW.

Preffered:

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Welding Technology or equivalent education, training, or experience;

• AWS Certified Welder (CWS); and

• Four (4)’ years’ experience in the fabrication and welding of heavy steel and aluminum products to include SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.