GE: Welder III Job in Houston TX
Date: Oct 18, 2011
Location: Houston, TX, United States
Job Number: 1453165
Business GE Energy
Business Segment: Energy – Oil & Gas
Posted Position Title: Welder III
Career Level: Experienced
Function Manufacturing
Function Segment: Shop Operations
Location: United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: Texas
City: Houston
Postal Code: 77086-3216
Relocation Assistance No
Role Summary/Purpose: Performs functions to weld product line assemblies in accordance with established weld procedure specifications.
Essential Responsibilities Read and understand weld symbols.
Set up, operate, and maintain welding machinery.
Join and/or overlay material using both manual and/or automated welding processes.
Select proper electrodes and holders; regulate current and time.
Space number of welds in accordance with varying conditions and materials to achieve proper fusion, strength and finish.
Maintain adjustments as required.
Understand and adhere to quality requirements.
Assist as required in gouging, oxy fuel flames cutting, grinding, material handling and cleanup.
Coordinate with Purchasing to maintain inventory of consumables.
May perform principal duties offsite at customer locations as required.
Comply with all applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned or indicated by responsibilities.
Must be available and willing to travel as the employer determines necessary.
Performs all duties as assigned by Vetco Gray Inc. management
Qualifications/Requirements: High school diploma or GED or equal.
Ability to correctly interpret drawings, specifications, weld procedures and shop orders.
Ability to perform set-up, fit-up, layout, and weld for complex welded assemblies.
Other functional requirements: Will be in the shop environment at least 8 hours per day, primarily standing and sitting. Required to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Pushing and pulling of parts hanging from a crane that weigh 35 lbs up to 10,000 lbs. Pulling on wrenches to secure parts in machine. Will be subjected to extreme heat for extended periods of time. Must pass a pulmonary function test. Handling heavy parts and moving parts. Extreme heat that could exceed 500 degrees. Enclosed areas, heights, & awkward positions. Exposure to eye injuries, noise, dust, burns, & arc flashes. Requires working overtime & on call. Exposure to high noise levels for long periods of time. Requires standing for long periods of time. Requires working inside and outside.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Nearest Major Market: Houston
Job Segments: Healthcare, Manufacturing, Pulmonary, Welding