Welder/Hardbander Helper

Job Overview:

The Welder Helper will assist with the following: prepare, weld, and fabricate metal structures and components. Furthermore, he/she will be responsible for reading and interpreting drawings, welding pieces/filling gaps as required, and ensuring the integrity of finished products. The Hardbander Helper will assist with the following: will be responsible for the welding process that involves depositing a layer of hard metal onto drill pipe tool joints, collars, and heavy weight pipe in order to protect the drill string components from wear associated with drilling practices.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Under the supervision of the Welder or Hardbander, the Welder/Hardbander Helper will assist with the following:

· Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements

· Set up components for welding according to specifications

· Operate angle grinders and/or other tools in order to prepare the part(s) that must be welded

· Align components using calipers, rulers, clamp pieces, etc.

· Weld components using applicable welding equipment in various positions as needed

· Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps as required

· Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws

· Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

· Must have experience with mig, stick, air carbon arc gouging, hand torch work, and general torch skills

· Must be able to weld, fabricate, layout, and assemble parts and machinery accurately from engineered drawings or verbal direction

· Must be able to read, understand, and implement welding process specifications, part drawings, and related documentation

· Must be able to perform preventative maintenance on applicable equipment when needed

· Perform hardbanding and hardbanding repair services using Duraband, Tuff Band, and any other wire as required by customer specification

· Perform grinding services as needed to remove chunking or repair damaged hardbands

· Completion of hardbanding reports as required

· Ensure traceability on all pipe worked on and review Job Packets to ensure compliance with customer specifications

· Understand and follow SOP for hardbanding tool joints

· Heat tool joints up to required SOP temperatures

· Ensure drill pipe and hardband meets dimensional requirements

· Keep track of wire usage and joints hardbanded

· Test and inspect hardbanded surfaces and structure to discover flaws

· Must have a strong mechanical aptitude

· Must have hands-on experience as a hardbander/welder

· Must be able to operate lifting equipment such as overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts

· Other duties as necessary/assigned

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED is preferred

· 1-2 years’ experience in the machining industry with a knowledge of fabrication, mechanics, drafting, and other related fields preferred

· 1-2 years of manufacturing or oilfield experience is preferred

· Previous forklift experience preferred

· Ability to work well with team members and navigate stressful situations

· Ability to walk and stand on concrete surfaces

· Ability to stand for long periods of time, reaching, lifting, and bending

· Lifting/pushing objects weighing over 50 lbs. on occasion

· Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

· Must pass a pre-employment background check

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person