Combo Pipe Welder Journeyman

Kiewit Corporation; Pacific Junction (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation is seeking a Pipe Welder to plan, lay out, weld, install, test and repair pipe and tubular products in accordance with plans, specifications and welding codes. The role requires coordinating with field crews, performing precise welds and ensuring compliance with safety standards across a construction site.

Responsibilities include layout, assembly of pipes, inspections, and assisting with fabrication and rigging.

Qualifications

• Experience with Stick/SMAW and MIG/GMAW welding processes.
• Ability to weld in 2G, 3G and 4G positions.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Proficient with electrical and hand tools, power tools and layout tools.
• Commitment to safety and project rules.
• Pass pre-access drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, diagram and lay-out pipe welder’s work.
• Coordinate with field labor for efficient installations.
• Position weld setup and perform precise welds.
• Lay-out and assemble pipes per standards and specs.
• Make welding repairs and address substandard welds.
• Assist with pre-fabrication layout/installation and rigging.
• Operate weld-related tools and estimate materials and time.
• Inspect work for compliance with contract plans and specs.

Skills

Stick welding

MIG welding

Welding positions 2G/3G/4G

Communication

Tool proficiency

Safety awareness

Drug testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees.

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, weld, install, test and repair all types of pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes and industry standards

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, diagram and lay-out for pipe welder’s work
• Coordinate with field labor crew for efficient installations
• Position the weld set up, fit the piping and perform welds involving a high degree of precision independently
• Lay-out, and assemble pipes accurately and according to production standards, quality requirements, safety requirements, code, design, and specifications
• Make welding repairs and substandard welds
• Assist with coordination of any Pre-Fabrication layout or installation
• Assist with rigging of material
• Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools and equipment
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Must have experience with Stick/SMAW and MIG/GMAW welding processes
• Must have welding experience in the 2G, 3G, and 4G positions
• 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
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Work Settings & Job Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• Work includes fabrication, repair, rebuilding/rework, wear-part replacement, and hardfacing
• Work with drill tooling and pipe/tooling components, with some fabricated metal components
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Few contractors can build what Kiewit builds, the way Kiewit builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best.

There’s no limit to what you’ll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, Kiewit careers offer opportunities totackle new challenges all the time. Whether you’re building a facility that can turn water into power or a safer transportation network, you’re bound to make an impact in new and exciting ways.