Welder in Alvarado, Texas at C & W Acquisition, LLC

This position is responsible for excellence in welding, fabrication, cutting, fitting, and brazing metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment. Additionally, the Welder will operate a drill press and perform all job duties safely and on time while upholding C&W quality standards and company values.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Essential Duties:

• Reviews details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Reads, understands, interprets, and executes to engineering drawings (prints).
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding (of 0.35 hard wire) techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Participates in activities and exercises in support of C&W production and safety initiatives.
• Follows all applicable policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Completion of formal welding apprenticeship preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Welding certification from an accredited college or institution preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 6 months of welding experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment preferred.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Basic fabrication, fitting, welding (0.35 hard wire), cutting, and drill press operation skills.
• Strong understanding of drawings (prints) and the ability to read and complete paperwork.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Must possess demonstrated effective written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Innovative approach to problem solving and troubleshooting; ability to devise creative solutions.
• Excellent time management skills: ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Organizational and planning skills; attention to detail.
• Must be flexible, dependable, and have the ability to work overtime.
• Excellent ability to adhere to safety rules and procedures and safety minded.

Other Requirements:

• Must maintain excellent attendance record.
• Must pass drug test and physical.

Physical Demands:

N (Not Applicable) = This activity is not required for this position.

O (Occasionally) = This activity is required for this position up to 33% of the time (up to 2.5+ hours per day)

F (Frequently) = This activity is required for this position up to 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hours per day)

C (Constantly) = This activity is required for this position more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours per day)

Activity Frequency Activity Frequency

Sit O

Reach Outward F

Stand C

Reach Above Shoulder F

Walk F Lift/Carry 10lbs or less F

Climb F Lift/Carry 11 – 20 lbs. F

Crawl F Lift/Carry 21 – 50 lbs. F

Squat/Kneel F Push/Pull 12 lbs. or less F

Manually Manipulate C Push/Pull 13 – 25 lbs. F

Speak O Push/Pull 26 – 50 lbs. F

Other Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically mobile with ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, twist, reach, climb, balance, stoop, carry materials, and walk.
• Must be able to work at heights and comply with facility fall-protection requirements.
• Must be able to wear full face respirator.
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to perform the above physical demands for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

The Welder will work in a manufacturing facility subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, with exposure to occasional temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees. The noise level in the environment may be moderate to loud.