Welder at AMERITEX PIPE & PRODUCTS LLC – Conroe, Texas

Must have Stick, Mig and Tig welding experience.

This role functions as a primary contributor to the Maintenance team and is responsible for general maintenance and mechanical and welding functions for production equipment and the plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to:

• Follows Safety Guidelines and procedures set for this role.
• Adheres to all required safe working procedures.
• Assists with daily maintenance of production equipment to support the operation of the plant.
• Assists in the installation of new production equipment.
• Performs Welding duties on machines and equipment to ensure the quality of the product.
• Fabricates jigs, parts, components, and tooling using hand and machine tools to repair or improve the equipment and operations.
• Assists in servicing and maintaining equipment, including motors, conveyors, transmission systems, and production-related equipment.
• Conducts daily inspections on the integrity of welds, joints, and mechanical components.
• Reports any issues to the Maintenance Manager and the maintenance team.
• Ensures the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance repairs, equipment installations, and changeovers.
• Conducts routine maintenance and safety checks on production equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs as directed.
• Documents all the work done on the facilities and equipment using the CMMS app.
• Uses hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Learn to use various hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and service manuals to perform required maintenance and service.
• Provides status updates to the maintenance and production managers throughout the work and upon completion.
• Conducts routine equipment inspections and reports findings.
• Conducts preventive and corrective maintenance on production and material-handling equipment and the production facility buildings, following work orders and technical documentation.
• Responds to operational requests for troubleshooting/diagnosing assembly systems and equipment and conducts repairs.
• Conducts preventative maintenance tasks such as lubricating equipment and motors and adjusting equipment and tooling.
• Services, repairs, adjusts, and tests machines, devices, and equipment, including propane burners, conveyance equipment, overhead hoist/cranes, and other casting-related systems within the facility.
• Inspects drives, motors, belts, and fluid levels, replaces filters, and performs other maintenance actions following the CMMS Work Order system.
• Installs, paints, and repairs roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and building structures.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring devices.
• Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines how to correct them using blueprints, repair manuals, or part catalogs.
• Operate various company vehicles, including forklifts, man lifts, tractors, company trucks, mowers, and other mobile equipment.
• Obtains the proper training and certification for the operation of all mobile equipment.
• Conducts other projects, duties, and assignments as needed and assigned by the Maintenance Manager or management.
• Always maintains a clean and orderly work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED. Associates Technical Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of welding experience.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.