Overview:
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success:
Stability: All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.
Flexibility: Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.
Chemistry: We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.
From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: We treat our customers and employees like family.
ABOUT THE POSTION:
The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs. Come join our team!
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
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Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
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Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
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Obey all safety rules
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Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
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Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
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Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
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Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
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Operate cranes to pull and move material.
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Identify materials for proper size grade and heat numbers.
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Measure material to be cut/welded.
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Communicate with management any issues within the department.
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Housekeeping: General clean-up of warehouse and work area.
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Participate in continuous improvement and monthly safety meetings.
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Complete paperwork.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
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Prefer High School Diploma or equivalent, but not necessary
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Completion of a formal apprenticeship
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On-site testing and training program required.
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Visual Aesthetics
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Minimum 3yrs experience
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Able to read a tape measure
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:
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Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance, and repair.
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Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
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Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
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Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
