Field Tank Welder

Advance Tank and Construction; Baker (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Tank and Construction seeks experienced welders for field projects across the United States. The role requires passing AWS/ASME weld tests, bold work at heights up to 160 feet, and handling heavy weld leads while performing fit-up, grinding, and inspection preparation.

Responsibilities include welding with 7018, 6010 downhill, reading blueprints, moving steel plates, and collaborating on layout and seam work; extensive travel is required. Safety gear and physical stamina are essential.

Qualifications

• Must pass AWS or ASME weld test in applicable processes.
• Must pass either a bend test or x-ray welding with 7018 in vertical position.
• Experience in field erected storage structures construction.
• Experience using grinders, fit up bars, chipping hammers, and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties safely and in compliance with standards.
• Weld with 7018 and downhill using 6010.
• Manually move weld lead (70–100 lbs) up to 100 feet.
• Arc gouge and prepare welds for inspection.
• Climb to heights up to 160 feet and work from ladders.
• Assist in moving steel plate, loading/unloading, hanging, aligning, and fitting.
• Drive stakes and complete bottom breaks; fit up seams.

Skills

Welding 7018

Downhill welding 6010

Rigging & lifting

Blueprint reading

Climbing high structures

Tools

Grinders

Chipping hammers

Fit-up bar

Hammer (4-8 lb)

Weld lead handling

Job description

Must be able to perform all duties safely.

Must pass a weld test per AWS or ASME in the processes that are applying for as well as pass either a bend test or x-ray welding with 7018 in vertical position.

Must have experience in the construction of field erected storage structures and in using the following tools: 4- and 8-pound hammer, fit up bar, grinders, and chipping hammers.

Must be able to pass a post hire physical verifying ability to perform essential functions of job, as well as a substance abuse test whenever required by Advance Tank or its customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND TASKS

• Must be able to perform all duties safely.
• Must be able to weld with 7018 and downhill using 6010.
• Must be able to manually move 100 feet of weld lead (70-100 lbs.).
• Must be able to arc gouge.
• Must be capable of climbing to heights of 160 feet above ground by vertical ladder and of using tools of the trade at that height.
• Must be able to assist in the moving of steel plate: unloading, loading, hanging, aligning, and fitting.
• Must be able to drive stakes, fit up vertically, round, roof, and bottom seams as well as perform bottom breakdowns.
• Must be able to grind weld seams in preparation for x-ray, chip off weld burs, and do other plate surface cleaning; and

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND TASKS

• Should be capable of wearing and using a respirator, when necessary, ATC will test at that time for ability.
• Should be able to read blueprints, do layout, and move scaffolding.

SCHEDULE

The work is scheduled for Monday through Friday, often ten hours a day. However, often the customer dictates the working hours, so may need to work hours prescribed by the customer. Furthermore, overtime is required in this job.

WORK CONDITIONS

This job requires extensive travel within the United States and will require significant time away from home. You will be on your feet all day, which can include kneeling, bending, and standing. Wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs and suitable work clothing is necessary. The working conditions at each job site change from clear and open to congested and tight. You will be working outside in all types of weather. You will be expected to be aligned with the Company Work Ethic Document, which is included in your new hire packet.