Blueprint-Driven Structural Fitter: Precision Steel Assemblies

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation in Texas is seeking an experienced welder/fabricator to read blueprints, assemble structural steel, and fit components for jackets and decks. You will lay out, cut, and weld plates, beams, and pipes, and operate cutting torches in outdoor environments.

The role requires climbing and working at heights, using hand and power tools, and following safety rules. You will work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed, with opportunities to contribute to diverse projects across

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, section and plan drawings, and weld symbols to derive measurements, dimensions, and quantity of material needed to fabricate a structure.
• Unload, sort, and stack heavy steel pieces, then hoist each one into the proper place for fastening.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install structural steel products such as beams, braces, pipes, and plates for jackets and decks
• Lay out and fit pipe, beams, decks and jackets; frame skids, bends, and elevations for jackets; cut plate, pipe, and beams using a cutting torch.
• Use Come-a-longs, chain falls, and other industry tools and equipment, and install, use, and remove stop plates, dogs, and pad eyes

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Kiewit Corporation in Texas is seeking an experienced welder/fabricator to read blueprints, assemble structural steel, and fit components for jackets and decks. You will lay out, cut, and weld plates, beams, and pipes, and operate cutting torches in outdoor environments.

The role requires climbing and working at heights, using hand and power tools, and following safety rules. You will work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed, with opportunities to contribute to diverse projects across