Job Description

Job Location: Port Location - Catoosa, OK 74015,

Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED,

Job Category: Manufacturing, We are looking for an experienced Header Welder to perform welding and fitting work on air-cooled heat exchanger headers. This position requires strong attention to safety and quality, the ability to read welding procedures and fabrication drawings, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform welding and fitting work on air-cooled heat exchanger headers and related components.
• Read and follow weld procedures, including required welding parameters and specifications.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, weld sizes, dimensions, and other technical information.
• Weld header corner joints and other components in accordance with applicable codes, procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform fit-up of header components, including plug boxes and cover plates.
• Perform welding repairs and corrective work as required based on inspection and NDE results.
• Use cutting processes such as carbon arc gouging and plasma cutting.
• Operate overhead and jib cranes and safely rig and position materials.
• Work with Quality Control (QC) to maintain required quality standards and address welding or fit-up issues.
• Maintain weld quality and work toward minimizing weld repairs and fit-up rejections.
• Follow all company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety requirements, and applicable welding codes.
• Be willing to perform work outside of normal welding assignments, including fitting nozzles, wrapper plates, and other components as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support and mentor other employees by sharing knowledge and safe work practices.
• Identify challenges and communicate potential solutions to supervisors or team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience welding air-cooled heat exchanger headers or similar industrial equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and follow welding procedures and understand required welding parameters.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld sizes, dimensions, and weld symbols.
• Experience with one or more welding processes such as SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, or SAW.
• Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, or nickel-based alloys preferred.
• Experience with multiple welding positions, including 1G, 2G, 3G, and/or 6G, preferred.
• Experience with header fit-up, including plug boxes and cover plates, preferred.
• Experience with carbon arc gouging and plasma cutting preferred.
• Experience repairing failed weld joints based on NDE results preferred.
• Ability to safely operate overhead and jib cranes and perform basic rigging.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to work at a fast pace without sacrificing quality or safety.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and willing to work overtime when needed.
• Ability to listen, learn, accept feedback, and work effectively with others.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while also contributing to a team.
• Willingness to mentor and support coworkers and contribute to a positive work environment.

Working Conditions

• Industrial shop environment with limited climate control and exposure to varying temperatures.
• Exposure to welding fumes, gases, grinding dust, noise, sparks, and other typical welding and fabrication conditions.
• Work may require sitting, standing, walking, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and other physical positions for extended periods.
• Frequent repetitive use of hands and arms while welding and performing fabrication work.
• May occasionally require working at elevated heights.
• Ability to safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including respiratory and other protective equipment as required by the work environment.
• May require extended hours and overtime based on production needs.