Welder - Fabricator

Welder - Fabricator


Company
Enpro
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Via
Enpro Industries - Careers

Job Description
Job Summary:

The Welder - Fabricator is responsible for the fabrication and welding of sheet metal, certifying to ASME BPV Code, Section IX: Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications (On Demand) to manually weld metal thicknesses ranging from 0.020” to 0.300” thickness, in all positions comprised of stainless steel, Inconel, cobalt, and aluminum alloys.

Essential Functions:
• Set-up and layout jobs using blueprints, diagrams and fixtures following welding procedures to TIG weld in all positions including the use of rotary turntables for manual welding.
• Inspects, maintains and logs preventative maintenance on equipment needed for welding and fabricating.
• Sets up machines according to work instructions to trim, size, form, inspect, and GTAW (TIG weld) material to meet fabrication drawing requirements.
• Drawing review and compliance for final dimensions, weld note callouts, base material and filler material selection.
• Solvent cleaning, trimming, sizing and polishing to prepare weld joints for welding
• Tack welding, fabrication of shop aids and fixtures to assist fabrication and welding
• Videoscope inspection for root side weld defects. Visual weld inspection using fillet weld gauges, calipers, micrometers, height gauges and final weld fixtures.
• Weld inspection for weld size, face and root reinforcement, cracks, inclusions and porosity.
• Lean Manufacturing, general housekeeping, work in a teaming environment, 5S.
• Daily compliance to customer drawings and specifications to maintain aerospace Quality Standards.
• Complies with internal quality system and regulatory requirements
• Assists Production Lead & Production Planner with efficient planning & execution of jobs for the Fabrication department
• Maintains qualification for welding certifications.
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment at end of shift.
• Performs other Fabrication duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Upon hire must be able to complete the following within six months from your date of hire:
• Pass a Visual Inspection, Tensile Test and Guided Bend Test
• Successfully qualify a total of 32 welding coupons, which includes:
• 8 material procedures with 4 varied coupon thicknesses for each procedure
• materials to be qualified include but not limited to, Carbon Steel, 304 & 316 Stainless Steel, Aluminum 3003, Copper, Brass, Nickel 200, Monel 400, Inconel 625, Hastelloy C, Ti Gr 2, Zirconium, and Inconel x750.
• High attention to detail and eye/hand coordination skills.
• Mathematical and reading skills
• Ability to interprets specifications, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Ability to read/write/speak English
• Make decisions based on experience and available data.
• Require minimal supervision to plan and schedule workload according to production schedule to meet manufacturing needs.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift material up to 35 pounds as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Garlock is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including the background, education, training, and experience required, as well as geographic considerations such as cost of labor, and applicable local and state laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. Actual offers will be based on the individual candidate. Bonus, gainshare, and/or equity may be eligible for this position. Enpro offers a range of benefits including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplemental insurance options.

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