Field Tank Welder

Advance Tank and Construction; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Tank and Construction seeks skilled welders with AWS/ASME testing eligibility to join our field teams. You will work on the construction of field-erected storage structures, perform 7018 welding, and downhill 6010 welding, and handle plate movement and seam preparation.

Travel across the United States is required; expect long hours, safety gear, and periodic respirator use. You may read blueprints, fit components, and coordinate with crews on-site.

Qualifications

• Must pass AWS or ASME weld test for applicable processes.
• Pass bend test or x-ray welding with 7018 in vertical position.
• Experience in field-erected storage structures construction.
• Willingness to travel within the United States.
• Able to perform essential job functions with safety.
• Must pass post-hire physical and substance abuse test when required.

Responsibilities

• Weld with 7018 and downhill using 6010.
• Move steel plates (unload/load/hang/align/fill).
• Construct and finish welds, grind seams, and prepare for x-ray.
• Assist in staking, fitting, and bottom breakdowns on seams.
• Read blueprints and set up scaffolding as needed.

Skills

Welding 7018

Welding 6010 (downhill)

Arc gouge

Lifting heavy loads (70-100 lbs)

Blueprint reading

Height/climb scaffolding

Tools

Hammer 4-lb

Hammer 8-lb

Fit-up bar

Grinders

Chipping hammers

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.