Welder - Fabricator

General Labor Alvarado, Texas


Description

Position at Thompson Pipe Group-Dallas

Welder - Fabricator

Schedule Shift: Monday - Friday. 4:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  
What We Offer:  
  • Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Benefits eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
  • Safety shirts after 90-day introductory period
  • Safety prescription eye wear program
  • Bonus Programs
  • Life and Supplement Life
  • Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Fun Events
  • Training and Development
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Opportunity

Overview:  
Responsible for performing all functions necessary to fabricate precast concrete equipment efficiently and safely under supervision. Work in a team environment with a positive attitude to accomplish the required tasks, and the ability to adapt to change.  
   
Job Duties:  
  • Read and understand technical drawings.
  • Be proficient at welding with MIG and stick.
  • Be proficient at using a torch and plasma cutter.
  • Able to read a tape measure, protractor, square.
  • Be able to operate an overhead crane, plasma table, band saw, drills, hand tools and hand saws.
  • Maintains neat and orderly work areas at all times.
  • Ensuring tools and work areas are clean during the day and at the end of each shift.
  • Finish product in a quality manner free of imperfections.
  • Willing to train other employees in the same tasks.
  • Must have good work ethics.
   
Physical Demands  
  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
  • Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
  • Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching; the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds.
  • Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to changes in temperature, exposure to dust and fumes.
  • Use of ear plugs and other PPE – such as hard hat, face shield, steel-toes boots, face mask, gloves, cutting and welding chaps and safety glasses as required.
   
Required Education and Experience  
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Minimum 2 years of work-related experience and/or training in skilled trades.
  • Familiarity using tools and equipment associated with steel fabrication production.
  • Current certified Forklift Operator or the ability to be certified as a Forklift Operator.
  • Current certified Crane Operator or the ability to be certified as a Crane Operator.
  • Current certified Welder or the ability to be certified Welder.
   
 We are located at 800 CR 209, ALVARADO, TX 76009  
EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability  
Thompson Pipe Group – Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer