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Combo Welder/Fitter at WeldFit

Posted in Manufacturing 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, Texas





Job Description:

Since our beginning over 50 years ago, WeldFit has become a leading manufacturer of standard and custom products for the pipeline, refining and petrochemical industries. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, our products are used around the world. Known for quality and reliability.

At WeldFit, the position of Combo Welder/Pipefitter is responsible for producing on time quality welding work by performing the duties and responsibilities below.

Other Duties / Expectations:


  • Prepare and set up appropriate welding equipment parameters and processes as required by the contract drawing and approved welding procedures

  • Follow standard procedures in maintaining welders traceability on the work piece when work is completed.

  • Weld as needed using Sub Arc Welding, Mig, Flux Core techniques

  • Must be able to perform arch gouging when required

  • Communicate with your supervisor in all aspect (safety, productivity and quality) of work.

  • Ensure only designated and correct weld wire is used per the WPS.

  • Prepare and set up appropriate tools and equipment needed to fit up assemblies as shown on the contract drawings.

  • Ensure that custom made fit up gears (i.e. shims, clamps, pull/push bars, etc.) are maintained and properly stored or kept.

  • Can appropriately complete takeoffs

  • Maintain good housekeeping in his work of responsibility.

  • Take good care of equipment from welding machines to turning rolls etc.

  • Double check parts or components to be assembled.

  • Check completed work prior to final welding to ensure conformity to drawings and procedures.

  • Always achieve high production with good quality output.

  • Work and think safety at all times.

Education/Experience Requirements:


  • 3 years of experience welding pipe (100% X-ray)

  • Must have at least 3 years experience working on pipe spool and/or assorted diameter pipe fittings

  • Must have experience with arc gouging and torch

  • Must be able to pass a 2G mig/flux weld test

  • ASME Vessel experience required

  • X-ray positioner skilled welders

Required Skills:


  • Basic Layout Skills

  • Blueprint Reading Skills

  • Mathematic Aptitude

  • 6G Welding Skills

  • 2 Hole Flanges

  • Verbal and Written Communication in English

  • Time Management Skills

  • Organizational Skills

  • Flux Core, Mig, and Sub Arc Welding Skills

  • Sense of urgency based on priorities

Physical Requirements


  • Ability to stand, walk, bend and climb

  • Capability of lifting up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis

  • High Level of manual dexterity

  • Good mechanical aptitude

  • Ability to distinguish various colors / color coding

  • Ability to pass vision test

  • Willing to admit to hearing baseline test





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