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Overview

Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment, currently hiring a Base Welder for their Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. The position involves producing Sheet Metal weldments according to mechanical engineered drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Ability to MIG weld mild steel
  • Ability to MIG weld stainless steel
  • Ability to perform basic fitting
  • Ability to adjust machine according to department manual(s)
  • Ability to remove material using grinding process
  • Ability to read drawings and inspect parts for basic dimensions
  • Ability to perform basic layouts (positioning and alignment)
  • Ability to inspect parts against complex engineered drawings
  • Ability to spray transfer MIG weld
  • Capability to examine weld bead for acceptable attributes
  • Ability to identify types of copper, stainless grades, etc.
  • Knowledge of flux core, shielded wire
  • Ability to cope and fit

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of relevant work experience
  • Basic command of the English language, both written and verbal
  • Ability to execute hot work
  • Ability to finish grind, surface finishing based on departmental requirements
  • Ability to repair improper welds
  • Knowledge of fixtures required for area of responsibility
  • Ability to tack weld
  • Ability to stud weld
  • Ability to fine tune voltage
  • Ability to square parts
  • Ability to torch cut
  • Ability to arc metal gouge
  • Basic product knowledge based on departmental need/requirement
  • Knowledge of AWS chart/steel tables
  • Knowledge of welding symbols
  • Knowledge of and ability to use basic tools
  • Ability to convert decimals to fractions and utilize conversion chart
  • Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers
  • Ability to effectively work in team environment
  • Awareness and adherence to Lock Out Tag Out procedures
  • Ability to follow company operating procedures, safety rules and ISO requirements

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm; OT as needed
  • All work is performed in a shop environment with constant exposure to the elements of our shop.
  • Position does not provide visa sponsorship or relocation.

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
PTO
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What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

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