Pipe Welder

Company: Solar Turbines Incorporated
Location: Channelview
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Job Description:

As a Pipe Welder, you will set up, operate and adjust manual and/or automatic machines to perform welding operations in all positions

Benefits Information:

• Urgently hiring
• Hiring Multiple candidates
• $1,000 sign on bonus, split into two separate payments of $500 each. First pay out after 30 days of employment and second payout after 90 days of employment.
• Retention bonus opportunities as well.
• The payout of both the sign on bonus and retention bonus will be based on acceptable performance and attendance
• This is a supplemental position located at the Solar manufacturing facility located in Channelview, TX
• No relocation package is available
• Health, dental, vision, & basic life insurance offered on day 1 of employment
• Potential base salary increases from annual performance reviews
  
  Opportunities for Additional Premiums:
  
  • Starting pay will include a market adjustment premium of $2 per hour. In addition, there will be cross-training and qualifications-based opportunities to earn up to an additional $2 per hour, with any night shift activity qualifying for another $3 per hour.
    
    Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
    
    • Perform Manual finish welding operations on carbon and stainless steel in all positions
    • Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations
    • Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging
    • Sanding may be required to prepare and dress welds
    • Use of forklifts, pallet jacks, jib and overhead cranes to move and position work pieces
      
      Required Qualifications:
      
      • Must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests
      • Minimum of 6 months of experience in a production environment
      • Ability to perform simple computer operations
      • Be available to work 1st and 2nd shift
      • Ability to work overtime to support production demands
        
        Desired Qualifications:
        
        • One (1) to three (3) years of GTAW and FCAW welding experience
          
          Top Candidates:
          
          • Good Communication Skills and strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
          • Leadership Experience
          • Ability to work well individually or in a team environment
            
            **Candidates may be placed on any shift, dependent on business needs, and pay level will be determined based on experience and qualifications**
            
            All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any position:
            
            • Background Screening
            • Physical and drug/alcohol screening
              
              Solar is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Solar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at https://www.solarturbines.com/en_US/about-us/careers.html
              
              Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
              
              EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
              
              EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
              
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