CRAFT ASSISTANT - CRAFT TECHNICIAN - Fabrication/Welding at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

With almost 70 years of experience as an independent research, development, and evaluation laboratory for fuels and lubricants, we are well qualified to tackle challenges affecting marine vessels and locomotives, trucks and automobiles, and even hand-held power tools. By joining our team, you will receive 500.00 on your first paycheck minus applicable taxes.

Objectives of this Role:

• Safely perform, lay out, welding and fabrication for test set up and maintenance.
• Safely perform other duties outside of the fabrication field as assigned, with proper supervision and explanation of task from supervisors, lead personnel, and project leaders.
• Capable of safely work along side other personnel to perform maintenance on support equipment (i.e. - Cooling Towers, Air Compressors, Boilers, Chillers, etc.).
• Will eventually be on call on a rotating basis along with other shop personnel in support of test related projects.
• Safely meet all deadlines on fabrication installations. Respond to mechanical malfunctions in a timely manner to keep laboratory downtime at a minimum.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Safely weld, fabricate and repair items related to engine testing on a daily basis using any combination of welding procedures.
• Safely install plumbing pipe of the welded or threaded type. Safely operate hand tools as well as larger shop equipment (i.e. - Drill Press, Band Saw, Metal Shear, Ironworker, etc.
• Safely perform maintenance on support equipment as needed (i.e. - Cooling Towers, Air Compressors, Boilers, Chillers, etc.).
• Help maintain records of the work performed and occasionally order material for for related jobs and shop stock.
• Respond to mechanical malfunctions in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Welding, fabricating, or construction classes are preferred.
• 0-5 years: Must have knowledge of arc, mig, and acetylene welding procedures. Must be able to accomplish a smooth bead on all welding procedures. Must be willing to take a course to learn basic machining skills; all in support of testing.
• Machining Skills or desire to be trained on related functions. Must have basic hand tools.
• Must be able to work in a hazardous environment with high noise, heat, and fume levels.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime on weekends. Shift work and holidays on very rare occasions when the work load demands it.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.