Fab Shop Welder: Precision Welding & Growth Path

Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators; North Braddock (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay with annual reviews

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401k with company match

Great culture of teamwork, learning &

Paid Time Off (accruing immediately)

You’ll be part of a team where YOU MAT

Job summary

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) in Braddock, PA is seeking a full-time Fab Shop Welder to join a nationwide metal storage tank construction team. You will read blueprints, set up welding, and weld components in various positions while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will perform inspections, operate diverse welding tools, and support repairs with a strong emphasis on teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18-years old.
• Have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Be willing to authorize background check.
• Have no criminal convictions for dishonesty, sexual misconduct, violence, or acts of terrorism.
• Have valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation.
• Be willing to authorize motor vehicle driving record checks.
• Be willing to submit to pre-hire, random, and post-incident drug and alcohol testing.
• Have good communication skills.
• Have good attendance and show up to work on time every day.
• Have strong basic math and measuring skills.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Be able to pass welding tests for stick and flux core.
• Have an eye for quality and strong attention to detail.
• Be self-motivated and eager to learn and improve.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications and drawings.
• Operate tools and equipment to prepare the parts that must be welded together.
• Align components using jigs, clamps, calipers, rulers, and other devices.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead).
• Assist with repairing machinery or equipment as needed by welding pieces and filling gaps.
• Perform certain non-destructive examination methods, including visual examination and vacuum box tests.
• Ability to use a variety of welding tools and equipment, power or pneumatic tools, lifting equipment, non-power tools, generators, compressors, etc.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety procedures.
• Align, fit and tack steel shapes together utilizing temporary erection gear, fit-up gear, prybars, and sledgehammers.
• Erect and dismantle temporary scaffolding on job sites if needed.
• Perform basic safety checks and preventative maintenance functions on tools and equipment.
• Inspect, set up, use, break down and rig equipment such as aerial work platforms, elevated work platforms, and staging on job sites if needed.
• Use safety equipment, including hardhat, safety glasses with side shields, full body harness with double lanyard, earplugs, respiratory protection, gloves.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Math skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) in Braddock, PA is seeking a full-time Fab Shop Welder to join a nationwide metal storage tank construction team. You will read blueprints, set up welding, and weld components in various positions while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will perform inspections, operate diverse welding tools, and support repairs with a strong emphasis on teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.