Code Vessel Welder
About this role
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform welding on vessels and related components in accordance with ASME Section VIII, AWS, API, ANSI, and other applicable industry codes.
- Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, isometric drawings, and fabrication layouts.
- Lay out, fit, and fabricate vessel components and pipe in preparation for welding and installation.
- Examine welds and workpieces for defects and verify conformance to specifications using measuring tools.
- Repair defects and discontinuities identified during visual, UT, or X-ray inspection.
- Perform repairs on vessels or tanks that fail inspection.
- Operate welding equipment and related fabrication tools efficiently and safely.
- Use thermal cutting equipment such as oxy-fuel torch and plasma arc equipment.
- Connect hoses and regulators for oxygen and fuel gas systems safely.
- Operate forklift, man lift, and scissor lift as needed.
- Climb ladders and work from scaffolds when required.
- Report discrepancies and safety concerns to the shop foreman immediately.
- Maintain compliance with all safety regulations and proper use of PPE.
- Must be able to pass a 6G Code Welding Test.
- Proven experience welding vessels to code.
- Ability to read and build vessels from detailed print layouts.
- Strong knowledge of AWS, API, ANSI, and ASME codes and standards.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with ability to identify defects and non-conformance issues.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
Company at a glance
Epitomizing comprehensive support, Smith Industries provides diverse solutions spanning design engineering, drafting, procurement, fabrication, and modular construction. With an unwavering dedication to excellence and pioneering methodology, the organization adeptly addresses various energy sector demands, diligently ensuring project execution maintains unparalleled precision and efficacy from initial planning to final implementation.
As the foremost surface production equipment fabricator within the West Texas and Eastern New Mexico expanse, Smith Industries has cemented its position as an industry vanguard. Leveraging advanced facilities coupled with an expert workforce, the group consistently provides high-caliber equipment purposefully engineered to satisfy the exacting specifications of the oil and gas domain. Supplementing this extensive skillset, Smith Industries distinguishes itself as the region's singular manufacturer of pre-engineered steel utility poles. This exclusive capacity empowers the company to furnish resilient, economical provisions for both power distribution networks and foundational infrastructural expansion.
Top Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
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