Sub-Arc Welder - Days

North Shore Steel is an industry-leading metals service center in the Houston area with a 65-year history of serving customers at the highest level. Our mission is to create significant value for our customers, provide a prosperous workplace for our employees, and positively impact society. North Shore Steel is seeking an experienced professionals to join our team.

JOB TITLE: Sub-Arc Welder

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

As a Sub-Arc Welder, you will operate a submerged arc welding machine to make long-seam and girth-seam welds on large diameter structural pipe and pressure vessel shells. You will use equipment and tools such as grinders, arc gougers, air chisels, and sub-arc welding machines. You must have extreme attention to detail, as the work is often delicate, and the welding tools used are dangerously hot. You must strictly follow safety precautions. Sub-arc welding requires that you follow exact weld procedures and processes.

REQUIRED DUTIES:

- Operate semi-automatic welding equipment to weld long-seams and girth-seams on structural pipe and pressure vessel shells

- Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements

- Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g., ensure bevel prep cleanliness, verify temperature, verify consumables and parameters)

- Weld components using semi-automatic welding

- Utilize arc-gouging to remove weld material according to the weld procedures

- Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

- Maintain work area and keep equipment clean and orderly

- Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (welding hood, face-shield, gloves, etc.)

- Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- Proven experience as welder in industry.

- Experience using sub-arc welding equipment and procedures.

- Prior experience in welding (preferably AWS structural pipe or ASME pressure vessel welding).

- Current knowledge of the AWS AND ASME standards.

- Ability to demonstrate sub-arc welding in 1G position for long-seams and/or girth-seams.

- Ability to read and follow weld procedures.

- Ability to verify and use appropriate consumables.

- Ability to conduct visual inspection of welds.

- Awareness and experience in all welding gear.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Able to stand or crouch for long periods of time.

- Able to operate welding equipment at elevated heights.

- Able to lift up-to 50 pounds.

- Able to work in outdoor climates.

Greens Bayou Pipe Mill provides rich benefits to its full-time employees and their families, including, but not limited to, multiple Major Medical plans, Dental, Vision, Vol Life, Short Term Disability, and a Flex Spending Account. We also provide a Basic Life policy and Long-Term Disability at no cost to you. The benefits don’t stop there, with the added value of a generous holiday schedule, PTO policy, and a 401k plan.