Field Welder - DSS (Southwest - Tyler, TX.)

Job Posted: 2025-07-10
Location:
Tyler, TX, US

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



  • Planning, organizing and facilitating jobs as assigned to the welding department including print reading and interpretation.

  • Audit equipment for potential repairs.

  • Trouble shoot jobs and equipment needed to complete jobs.

  • Create and facilitate projects to completion including any related paperwork or service reports.

  • Communicate plans and projects effectively to other employees, training them if necessary.

  • Safely use rigging and lifting equipment.

  • Maintain the highest standards concerning quality of workmanship and safe work performance.

  • Maintain clean work practices and understand the effects of dirt and debris.

  • Understand and adhere to our safety culture.

  • Demonstrate a willingness to work with others and prove dependability.

  • Take direction and instruction well.

  • Demonstrate good internal and external customer service skills, communication and a positive attitude.

  • Extensive travel will be required.


ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:



  • Assist in special projects, as needed.

  • Answer telephone calls, complete service reports and maintain records as required.

  • Actively participate in safety meetings.

  • Provide daily progress updates to supervisor.


QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITY:



  • High School diploma or equivalent.

  • Work experience in the trade as outlined in the Job Summary level.

  • Knowledgeable in various areas, including gearing, bearings, seals, bushings, and hydraulics.

  • Must be proficient in layout, fit-up and fabrication.

  • Possess and maintain certifications in 8000Ni2, II70, Stick and Hardwire.

  • Understand and utilize tools for set up and layout work.

  • Be proficient with hand and automatic torches, MIG, TIG, and Brazing, Automatic welding, and rotators.

  • Proficient in bore build-up, structural repair, and crack repair.

  • Demonstrates ability to run sub-arc when required.

  • Have a demonstrated ability to perform light machining, utilizing drills, taps, etc.

  • Be proficient in welding and cutting of all types.

  • Possess a proficient understanding of metallurgy and its application to welding.

  • Possess appropriate tools per the Welder Tool List.

  • For the safe and effective performance of the position, must be fluent in English.


PREFERRED:



  • Completion of a technical school welding program.

  • Welding experience on shovels and draglines.


PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:



  • Exposed to dirt, grease, dust, noise, chemicals, paints and other elements.

  • Exposed to extreme temperatures.

  • Heavy lifting – up to 50 lbs.

  • Prolonged walking, sitting and standing.

  • Working in elevated position, climbing, bending, stooping, and pulling.

  • Use of all necessary personal protective equipment.

  • Use hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.

  • Use feet frequently in repetitive movement.

  • Will require travel, overtime and varying schedules.