Welder – Sheet Metal

Gulf Electroquip is located in Houston, Texas, USA. We specialize in new, remanufactured and repaired AC and DC motors and generators for the oil & gas, dredging, paper, petrochemical, mining, utilities and transportation industries. Our power equipment can be engineered and manufactured to meet the specific needs of our clients. All our engineering is performed at our facility making sure that exact specifications are met.

Position Purpose

A Welder, is responsible for assembling pieces of metal together or repairing damage in metal components using heavy machinery that emits high heat, melting the metal into shape. Their duties include reviewing blueprints, cutting metal into the appropriate shape and smoothing molten metal to remove creases.

Role and Responsibilities

Set up and operate, MIG, TIG and stick welding machines, manual press brakes, shearing machines, plasma and laser cutting machines, robot welding machine, plasma torches and cutting torches, etc.

Able to read and interpret blueprints or engineering plans

Specify and identify materials

Follow proper safety procedures while running any and all machines

Create jigs and fixtures for the purpose of welding parts together faster and more accurately every time

Keep work areas clean and organized

Load and unload parts or raw stock into machines

Verify that parts currently being fabricated are within tolerance

Spin balance impellers for various blowers

Must attend monthly safety and training exercises for the welding and fabrication shop

Must pass a yearly Weld Quality Test administered by the Supervisor

Required Skills

2+ years of Welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment with MIG welders, TIG welding, stick welding, plasma cutting, manual and CNC equipment

Strong attention to detail, organized and computer literate

Good verbal and written communication skills

Maintain quality and safety standards

Keep accurate records of jobs completed

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