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Welder - Midland

NOV

Midland, TX 79707

~ 28 min OnsiteFlexible Schedule

A high school diploma or GED is the minimum requirement, often supplemented by vocational or technical school training.
Ability to pass a drug screen & background
Ability to read blueprints/drawings
Weld to specific tolerances
Read and interpret Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
Knowledge of welding practices and standards such as ASME & AWS
Knowledge of fabrication tools such as grinders, etc
Knowledge of High-Alloys
Stainless Steels, Mid-Alloys, and Carbon Steels
Knowledge of NCR process
Familiarity with gas shields and welding consumable specs
Ability to weld in Flat/Horizontal positions
Ability to weld on an open root groove and fillet Weld
Specific certifications may include Certified Welder or Certified Foundry Specialist (CFS).
Proficiency in arc welding, and tig is necessary.
Knowledge of grinding, sand/shot blasting, and finishing to remove cast defects is common in foundry roles.
Ability to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.
Work potentially will be performed in areas where harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing chemicals).
You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, clothing, glasses, goggles, respirator/face mask, ear plugs/muffs and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
Physical stature must be such that the individual can operate a machine eight (8) to twelve (12) hours per day.
No reoccurring physical problems that could be aggravated by this type of work.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to listen to machine and tooling to ensure the machine and tooling are operating properly.
The employee must be able to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds during set-ups.
While doing set-ups and verifying measurements employee will routinely bend.