Field Tank Welder: Travel Fabrication & Heavy Weld

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

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.