About the role
Location: Houston,Texas,United States
IMI plc
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.
We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport.
Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.
Role Overview:
Responsible for manual gas, electric arc and semi-automatic high pressure and structural type welding to close tolerance by performing the following duties. Participates in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing Initiatives, product document control within the shop, and directing product flow through the manufacturing processes. This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment: On-Site Houston, TX
Key Responsibilities:
- Reads, interprets, and fabricates from all simple or complex drawings, associated with carbon steel and alloy steel metal fabrication.
- Performs layout, fit-up, and weld-outs of all types of valve assemblies, plug assemblies, etc. including structural supports or attachments and is familiar with and able to meet the applicable quality requirements. Interprets weld procedures and adjusts welding equipment of all processes to the correct voltage and amperage settings for the specific electrode or wire to be used.
- Key Responsibilities (continued)
Tack-welds all fit-ups. - Performs final welding in all positions
- Performs welding of carbon, alloy steels and stainless steel for the following weld processes: submerged-arc weld; shielded metal-arc weld; gas tungsten-arc weld; and flux core weld.
- Identifies materials, prepares for welding, makes any layouts required, manually grinds bevels, performs fit-up to dimensional tolerances.
- Understands, and leads all lean manufacturing initiatives for the dept. on a daily basis.
- Assists the Shop Foreman in directing and coaching employees on all required facets of Lean within the department
- Other duties as assigned by manager to meet business needs
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with shop and office personnel
Critical Competencies for Success:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must pass Quality Assurance tests and be certified in at least 4 of the following areas of welding:
- Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) (GTAW)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Oxygen Acetylene (Cutting & Brazing)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) (GMAW)
- MUST PASS WELDING TEST
- Experience/Exposure to Lean Manufacturing
- Prior experience with hard facing (e.g. stellite, colmonoy) in commercial, nuclear and/or safety related is highly preferred.
- Leadership and ability to influence others
Education Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
Pay range: Minimum $28 - $32 / hour
Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.
What IMI Can Offer You
At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.
See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:
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