Welder B - THF at Taco, Inc.
Lubbock, Texas, United StatesFull-timeOperationsPosted 20 days ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p>As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:</p>
<ul>
<li>A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry</li>
<li>A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization</li>
<li>A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward</li>
<li>A need to create and to innovate</li>
</ul></div><p></p>
<p><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Employment Type: </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Full Time</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Shift: </strong><span style="color: #000000;">1st Shift</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #007635;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Work Status: </strong><span style="color: #000000;">Onsite</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #007635;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #007635;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #007635;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Position Summary: </strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p>The Welder B performs a variety of routine welding duties. They typically operate subarc machines to complete circumferential and longitudinal welds on tanks, heat exchanger shells and nozzles. This role welds using gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW) processes on fillet joints and groove joints with backing. Welder B operates and controls equipment from central console to operate rolling mill that reduces steel into products of specified size, shape, and gauge.</p>
<p><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Measures of Success</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Full understanding of relevant Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and the ability to follow all parameters within.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559737":432}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Timely completion of all welding operations within the operational time limits and according to company quality protocols.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559737":432}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559737":432}"><span class="TextRun SCXW168617404 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168617404 BCX8">Capability of welding fillet and groove welds without backing in both the horizontal and flat positions.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW168617404 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559737":432}"> </span></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p>
<p>Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Works from standard drawings, specifications, WPS and verbal instructions.</li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{"335559737":432}"><span class="TextRun SCXW172111271 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW172111271 BCX8">Uses </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW172111271 BCX8">various types</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW172111271 BCX8"> of welding equipment and a variety of common hand and power tools.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW172111271 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"335559737":432}"> </span></span></li>
<li>Performs standardized work welding tanks and heat exchanger shells using the submerged arc welding (SAW) process, with backing, in the flat position.</li>
<li>Performs routine standardized work, welding sub-assemblies and other components using the FCAW/GMAW welding process, with backing, in the flat and horizontal position.</li>
<li>Reads and interprets simple drawings and performs simple layouts.</li>
<li>With assistance and supervision, may perform more complicated welding using various equipment.</li>
<li>Reads appropriate Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and is capable of interpreting welding variables and assures that all parameters within the WPS are adhered to.</li>
<li>Monitors quality of work, makes corrective adjustments and reports equipment malfunctions, defective materials or other unusual conditions to supervisor.</li>
<li>Maintains necessary records, completes transactions within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and accesses company intranet as needed for work instructions.</li>
<li>Maintains work area in neat, clean, and orderly condition and observes all safety regulations and practices.</li>
<li>Picks appropriate setting for section to be rolled according to specifications and activates machinery.</li>
<li>Moves console controls to advance steel from approach table to mill entry table and through complete rolling cycle automatically, to reduce steel products to specified shape, size, and gauge.</li>
<li>Observes, from control pulpit, rolling irregularities in ingot, such as pipe, split end, or heat loss, and notifies other worker through intercom system to shear defective parts.</li>
<li>Observes rolling operations, dial and colored light indicators, and other gauges, and manipulates control levers and switches to adjust roll draft, alignment, or mill speed to correct rolling and tolerance deviations or drift.</li>
<li>Stops automated mill and changes to manual control operations on breakdown or failure of electronic or mill equipment.</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p>
<p>Required:</p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">High school diploma or equivalent</span></span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Must be able to pass </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">American Society of Mechanical Engineers </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">(</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ASME</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">)</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> Section IX welding test</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">s</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> with the following variables: </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span>
<ul>
<li>FCAW/GMAW and SAW processes</li>
<li>Steel-steel, steel-stainless, stainless-stainless material</li>
<li>Flat, horizontal and vertical positions</li>
<li>With or without backing</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"><span class="TextRun SCXW191309313 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW191309313 BCX8">1 year </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW191309313 BCX8">experience</span> with manual or machine welding</span><span class="EOP SCXW191309313 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"335559737":432}"> </span></span></li>
<li>Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively apply to assigned work</li>
<li>Ability to navigate multiple windows in company ERP system to access production and resource data</li>
<li>Ability to perform repetitive work requiring constant alertness or activity, including standing and lifting</li>
<li>Ability to manage time effectively to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes</li>
<li>Requires judgment to comply with instructions, prescribed routines, methods and practices</li>
<li>Minimal/no travel required</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Work Environment</strong></span></p>
<p>This position works primarily in a production floor environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas.</p>
<p>This position reports into the site every day.</p>
<p>This position has no direct reports.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="color: #007635;"><strong>Benefits</strong></span></p>
<p>With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.</p>
<p>Taco employees benefit from a company that:</p>
<ul>
<li>Provides competitive salaries and benefits</li>
<li>Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center</li>
<li>Believes in sharing profits with its employees</li>
<li>Is mindful about family, health and well-being</li>
<li>Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential</li>
<li>Embraces and celebrates diversity</li>
</ul>
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