Tank Builder / Welder (Nationwide)

ZipRecruiter; Braddock; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a field welder and travel across Canada while working on exciting projects! This role offers a competitive hourly wage based on your experience and skill set, along with per diem for meals and lodging. Enjoy medical, dental, and vision benefits after a probationary period. As a full-time employee, you will engage in diverse welding tasks, operate heavy machinery, and ensure safety protocols are followed. If you are skilled in welding and looking for a rewarding opportunity with a company that values your contributions, this is the perfect job for you!

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Weekly pay periods

Direct deposit available

Qualifications

• Experience in various welding techniques including SMAW and FCAW.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed drawings and plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and cutting tasks using various tools and techniques.
• Conduct non-destructive quality examinations and safety training.

Skills

Welding (SMAW, FCAW)

Arc and torch cutting

Reading fabrication drawings

Safety equipment usage

Knowledge of crane operations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Generators

Compressors

Welding machines

Forklifts

Safety equipment

Job description

Job Description

We are currently looking to hire top field welders. Join our team and become a “tankee” traveling throughout our beautiful country!

Compensation: Hourly wage based upon experience and skill set, plus per diem (to cover meals and lodging). Normal hourly wage paid for work-related travel (no overtime). Non-union. Occasional prevailing wage. Non-exempt. No PTO or paid holidays. Pay periods are weekly. Direct deposit is available.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available on the first of the month following a 30-day probationary period. Phillips Tank pays approximately 60% and employee pays 40% of medical benefit premiums. Employee pays 100% for vision and dental benefit premiums.

Shift: Project work schedules vary. However, a typical work shift is daylight (10 hours per day, 5 days per week).

Status: Full-time employee (subject to project availability and work schedules.)

Day to Day Duties:

• Performing arc and torch cutting and gouging.
• Using generators, compressors, tuggers, blowers, grinders, and other power and air tools.
• Welding plate with 7018, 7024 and 6010 stick (SMAW), flux core (FCAW), and submerged arc automatic machines (3 o’clock and “goat”/tractor).
• Using come-alongs, hydraulic jacks, hoists, air bags, winches, and other lifting equipment.
• Using tank shell buggies, tank scaffolding, tank ladders, and other specialty equipment.
• Performing vacuum box tests, oil tests, dye penetrant tests, and other non-destructive quality examinations.
• Using gas monitors, fresh air kits, respirators, emergency rescue kits, and other safety equipment.
• Operating forklifts, man lifts, boom lifts, and other large lifting equipment.
• Knowledge of crane operations (including rigging and signaling).
• Reading detailed erection and fabrication drawings.
• Planning the sequence and methods of fitting up, welding, repairing, and constructing tanks.
• Completing job safety analysis, safety audits, site-specific training, and other safety training.
• Follow directions and work professionally with other crew members.
• Other duties as assigned.