Fabrication Welder – Pipe & Tank Structures

phillipstankandstructure; Braddock (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 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

Job summary

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) in Braddock, PA is seeking a Fab Shop Welder for a full-time role. You will read blueprints, select welding methods, set up components, and weld parts in various positions while maintaining safety and quality.

The job requires the ability to lift 50 lbs, use diverse tools, and pass welding tests for stick and flux core. Equal employment opportunity is stated in the posting.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Be willing to authorize background check.
• Be willing to authorize motor vehicle driving record checks.

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

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) in Braddock, PA is seeking a Fab Shop Welder for a full-time role. You will read blueprints, select welding methods, set up components, and weld parts in various positions while maintaining safety and quality.

The job requires the ability to lift 50 lbs, use diverse tools, and pass welding tests for stick and flux core. Equal employment opportunity is stated in the posting.