Shop Welder / Fabricator

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Shop Welder/Fabricator in Seadrift, Texas.

Job Summary:

Be able to lay out, fabricate, fit and weld pipe and piping fittings/forged components to assemble structural forms such as: Tanks, pressure vessels, chemical process piping systems, and structural steel.

• Review the job package and check if work can be carried out safely and according to the job package.
• Obtain the work permit for field jobs
• Perform the task for the job package.
• If significant additional problems are identified during the job that may need a new work order, thoroughly investigate the source / cause of the problem according to the value-added work process.
• Complete the work and return equipment to operations.
• Complete input for updating (GEMTS).
• Apply the welding skills in executing maintenance work.
• Leverage trade skills to apprentice and other maintenance associates.
• Assist in the development of maintenance work procedures.
• Follow the Global Maintenance Work Process.
• Feedback information on job package quality and root cause analysis data as required.
• Document / record history.
• Assist in maintenance planning.
• Follows job plan to complete work.
• Follows standard work procedures where available
• Assembles and welds, applying geometry, physical properties of metal machine weld shrinkage, and welding techniques
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using various welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW).
• Clean work pieces to remove impurities, such as slag, rust, and grease, using wire brush, portable grinder, hand scraper, or chemical solutions.

**This role will have an assessment to complete during the application process. Please allow 30 minutes – 1 hour to complete the assessment at the time of application. You will not be able to save your application for later. Even if you have taken this assessment before please click on the link. An assessment is required for each position you apply to.**

Required Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of ferrous and non-ferrous metal welding experience.
• 5 or more years of experience in chemical plant welding shop environment.
• Work overtime as needed.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Physical Requirements:
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
• Stand 50% of the time.
• Walk for extended periods of time
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials
• Our safety equipment has weight restrictions. In order to qualify, you must be able to use standard safety equipment which is rated for someone who weighs 300 pounds or less.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified to ASME Section IX, and AWS D1.1, ASME Section VIII.
• 2 years of technical training.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Basic arithmetic (e.g. add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Organizational, leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of the following equipment: Powerbrake, Plate Shear, drill press, iron worker, plate roller, turntables, and overhead hoists, portable and stationary welding machines, gas and air pipe bevellers.Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks.
• Have strong Interpersonal, Facilitative, and Organizational skills.
• Effectively interacts with multiple functions and diverse individuals to achieve goals.
• Demonstrates excellent decision making skills and the ability to prioritize appropriately.
• Effectively manages multiple competing priorities.
• Has strong troubleshooting skills.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to communicate with a very diverse population which is spread across the site.
• Strong reading comprehension and listening skills.
• Strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills – inspire others and lead them through influence.
• Able to work with independently with minimal supervision with in an empowered team environment.
• Strong work ethic.
• Safety focused.

**The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur. **

Dow Offers:

• A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company’s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow’s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries.