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Welder

Gulf Copper Dry Dock and Rig Repair

Galveston, TX

$25.64 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+14099499055
Email address to Apply:
foreignlabor@twc.texas.gov
Web address to Apply:
twc.texas.gov

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
50
Job Duties:
This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned. 1. Have the ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, and work process instruction. 2. Welds steel plates and pipe in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment. 3. Have the skills to use various types of welding equipment for different types of metal. 4. Welds components in a flat, vertical, or overhead positions. 5. Performs related tasks such as cutting and grinding. 6. Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases size of metal parts. 7. Welds metal parts together using gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire fed welding, or tig welding process and procedures. 8. Works with a wide variety of materials, such as titanium, aluminum, or exotic metals, in addition to steel. 9. Select and set up welding equipment, execute the planned welds, and examine the welds to ensure that they meet standards or specifications. Working Conditions: 1. Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc. 2. Must be able to stand and operate equipment up to four continuos hours. 3. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE. 4. Some climbing (100 feet or higher) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved. 5. Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials. 6. Work on inland and offshore barges or in industrial settings. 7. Enter round manholes with inside diameters of 18”, and other internally confined spaces. 8. Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights. Necessary Equipment Operation: 1. Blow torches- Motorized cutting torches; Pattern cutting torches; Welding torches 2. Gas welding, brazing, or cutting apparatus- Brazing equipment; Heliarc welding equipment; Oxyacetylene equipment; Portable gas operated arc welders. 3. Manlift or personnel lift- hydraulic truck lifts; Swing stages 4. Weld masks- Hand shields; Welding shields
Job Classification:
51-4121.00 - Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
6
Special Requirements:
Plate Welder 1st Class (PLW1) - Welder capable of welding SMAW & FCAW on plate/structural with ASME or AWS plate test (2G+3G+4G).
Number of Hours Per Week:
60
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
6:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:
Gulf Copper Dry Dock and Rig Repair
Company Name:
Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation
Location:
Port Arthur, TX 77642

Worksite

Address:
2920 Todd Road, Galveston, TX 77554

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-400-22199-357958
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
10/17/2022
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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