About this role
Job Details
Division: Nucor Warehouse Systems
Location: Houston, TX, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Basic Job Functions:
1. Weld low carbon steel working with 16-7 gauges (thin welding) and 0.125”-0.500” wall thicknesses (structural welding). Ideal candidate will be AWS / ASME certified or certifiable.
2. Perform routine maintenance of the MIG welder and related equipment.
3. Perform welding repairs as needed.
4. Weld components in flat and vertical positions.
5. Perform 360 degree welds.
6. Position and secure parts, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machine hand tools.
7. Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
8. Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials.
9. Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts, warping, shrinking, distortion, pin holes, or blow through.
10. Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance to specifications.
11. Complete all paperwork as required at each station.
12. Participate in job rotation through each cell which addresses cross training and ergonomic issues.
13. Assist as necessary to relieve bottlenecks in manufacturing processes.
14. Monitor the output of quality parts through inspection, scrap records, statistical process controls, and station control sheets.
15. Perform 5S activities.
16. Comply with all safety work rules, policies and procedures and best practices.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Candidate will be required to complete and pass an internal welding test.
- Must have the ability to read and comprehend blueprints, work instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
- Must have the ability to write simple correspondence.
- Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Ability to read tape measure.
- Ability to read and understand calibrations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of welding experience
- High School diploma, General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent.
- Must possess the ability to work with hand tools.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Other facts
About Nucor
Nucor Rebar Fabrication is a leader in detailing, fabrication and installation of reinforcing steel; but that's not all we do. We can also assist with construction know-how. During the design phase of a project, we work with our customers to find cost effective alternatives. We can recommend changes that result in time or materials savings and lead to overall cost reduction.
When you work with us, it's not just rebar you're getting, it's construction expertise accumulated over our many years of experience.
We know our teammates are the reason we're able to offer exceptional customer service. We value providing our teammates access to compensation, benefits and time off to make their priorities a possibility. Join our team today!
What you'll do
- The Beam Welder will perform welding tasks on low carbon steel, including routine maintenance of welding equipment and repairs as needed. The role requires monitoring welding processes and ensuring quality standards are met.
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