TIG Welder

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Houston, TX, United States Openwork Full-time

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Job Description

Job Description
TIG Welder Pay: $27
- $36

Location:
Houston, TX Temp-to-hire Openwork, formerly Meador Staffing, is seeking a skilled welder-fitter TIG Welder who can take a drawing, fit the parts, and lay down code-quality TIG welds on pressure-retaining components. Completed work goes into gage chambers, bridles, water columns, and related assemblies, and it will be inspected and documented. Precision is critical because products are used in pressure-containing applications. Responsibilities
- Read and work from fabrication drawings, weld maps, and WPSs
- Fit up pipe, fittings, flanges, and chambers to tolerance, including tacking, alignment, and squaring
- Weld by GTAW (TIG) on carbon steel and stainless steel, plus other alloys as jobs require
- Weld to ASME Section VIII and Section IX requirements, following approved WPS parameters
- Inspect your own work and keep up with visual, dye penetrant, hydrostatic, and radiographic test requirements
- Keep traveler and weld records accurate so traceability stays intact
- Keep your work area clean and safe, and help other shop staff when needed
- Perform all duties assigned Qualifications
- Strong TIG welding skills on pipe and plate
- Proven fitting ability, including blueprint reading and use of measuring and layout tools
- Must pass a 6G pipe weld test at QTS expense (for the first test) before any offer is made. (We will allow the candidate to take it a second time at the candidate’s expense). No exceptions.
- At least 2-3 years of pressure vessel, piping, or code fabrication experience (preferred)
- Working knowledge of ASME Section IX, plus Section VIII or Section I
- Comfort working with stainless and chrome-moly, and with purge and backing gas practices
- Current continuity log or existing ASME qualifications
- Experience in a high-mix, low-volume job shop
- SMAW or GTAW/SMAW combination experience is a PLUS
- Attention to detail and pride in clean, consistent work
- Able to stand, bend, and work in all welding positions for long stretches
- Able to lift to [80] lbs
- High school diploma or GED
- Reliable attendance and willingness to work regular overtime
- Required PPE must be always worn Schedule Monday through Friday | 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 30-minute lunch Regular overtime should be expected as order volume grows. Overtime is paid at time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a week. Occasional early starts or Saturday work may be required to meet ship dates.
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