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Vessel Welder

Abilene, TX · On-site

Petrosmith a leading provider of production equipment for the oil and gas industry is currently looking for experienced Vessel and Piping Welders to join our team. Our Fabrication Shop specializes in ...

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Assembler

Abilene, TX · On-site

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

Job Overview Works in conjunction with welding team and other assemblers to fabricate and build, customized and large scale, oil and gas manufacturing equipment. Work may involve knowledge and/or ...

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What does a typical workday look like for a Petrosmith in the petroleum industry?

A typical day for a Petrosmith involves fabricating, assembling, and maintaining equipment used in oil and gas extraction, such as tanks, pipelines, or pressure vessels. You’ll spend time interpreting technical blueprints, measuring and cutting materials, welding, and inspecting finished products for quality and safety compliance. Collaboration with engineers, field technicians, and safety personnel is common to ensure projects are completed accurately and safely. Depending on the employer, you might work in a fabrication shop or at on-site oilfield locations, so adaptability to different environments is important. This hands-on role is typically full-time and may sometimes require overtime or shift work to meet project deadlines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Petrosmith position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Petrosmith, you need strong metalworking skills, a solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, and experience working with petroleum industry equipment. Familiarity with welding, fabrication tools, blueprint reading, and potentially industry certifications such as AWS (American Welding Society) or API (American Petroleum Institute) standards is often required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are key soft skills for this hands-on role. These competencies ensure safe, precise, and reliable production of equipment vital to petroleum extraction and processing operations.

What is a Petrosmith job?

A Petrosmith job typically refers to working at Petrosmith, a company specializing in manufacturing and servicing equipment for the oil and gas industry. Employees may work in areas such as welding, fabrication, design, or quality control. These roles often involve producing tanks, vessels, and other equipment used in energy production. Depending on the position, skills in engineering, metalworking, or mechanical assembly may be required.

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Vessel Welder- Mineral Wells

Petrosmith Equipment

Mineral Wells, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job description

Petrosmith a leading provider of production equipment for the oil and gas industry is currently looking for experienced Vessel and Piping Welders to join our team in Mineral Wells, TX. Our Fabrication Shop specializes in Vessels used in the Oilfield Industry. Welders will be responsible for welding pressure vessels experience is required must be able to pass a 6G or 3G weld test.

Responsibilities:

  • Interprets drawings and specifications
  • Welds carbon steel and components using weld procedures
  • Fit-up ANSI flanges to pipe, forged flanges to shells and profile nozzles to match required shell.
  • Lay-out nozzles and other sub assembly location in shell components
  • Burns and grinds nozzle cutouts in shell to meet engineering tolerances
  • Uses flame cutting torch, carbon arc gouging, plasma arc, portable grinders and other tools.
  • Uses overhead cranes, jib cranes and other lifting/ rigging devices to move components in a safe manner.
  • Completing jobs based on standard shop procedures
  • Conforms to shop quality practices and procedures
  • Conforms to safety requirements of the shop
  • Works productively with others to help determine best solutions
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Proficient in basic math including addition/ subtraction of whole numbers, fractions and decimals
  • Proficient in reading a tape measure/ rulers in increments of 1/16”
  • Ability to read blue prints
  • Ability to understand manufacturing sequence in a vessel fabrication shop
  • Ability to use various welding, grinding and fitting tools
  • Ability to follow shop procedures, quality procedures and safety practices.
  • Ability to pass 6G or 3G welding test
  • Requires pressure vessel shop fabrication experience
  • Ability to lift materials job components up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to arrive to work on time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Shift:

  • 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Mineral Wells, TX 76067: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Welding: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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