Combination Welder- Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Austin External
Pasadena, TX
Job Description
Austin Industrial is seeking a Combination Welder at our Bayport Polymers location in Pasadena, TX. The ideal candidate will have Journeyman-level welding experience, including proficiency with Stick, Heliarc, Arc welding, and stainless steel.

Requirements

  • Welds or tack-welds components using spot welding guns or electric/gas welding equipment.
  • Connect torch lines to oxygen and fuel gas tanks and adjust gas flow to achieve desired flame temperature, size, and color.
  • Preheat materials using a torch for welding or bending.
  • Fills holes, repairs defects, and shapes metal by thinning, curving, or building up surfaces.
  • Inspects and measures workpieces using straightedges, templates, or other tools to ensure specifications are met.
  • Climb ladders or scaffolding to access elevated work areas.
  • Communicate with crane operators to position heavy materials.
  • Operates flame-cutting or plasma-arc equipment for dismantling or cutting metal.
  • Uses hoists, cranes, banding tools, and hand tools to position and secure materials.
  • Selects proper weld locations considering metal type, thickness, and temperature requirements.
  • Apply heat using flame or electrodes to straighten, curve, or form metal.
  • Joins components, reinforces weak points, and adds metal as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Matching 401K plant
  • Employee ownership
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