Journeyman Structural Welder - On-Site, Multi-Process

Kiewit; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an intermediate welder to plan, lay-out, weld, install, and repair structural steel per plans and welding codes. The role requires operating welding machines, following blueprints, and performing repairs on an industrial site.

Candidates should be able to work variable hours on a construction site, pass safety protocols, and handle tools and equipment efficiently in outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
• Experience with welding processes FCAW-S, FCAW-G, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures.
• Preheat and weld metal components as specified by blue prints, welding symbols, job specifications, or welding procedures.
• Weld various processes FCAW-S, FCAW-G, TGAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW.
• Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools and equipment.
• Make welding repairs and substandard welds.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding machines

Hand tools

Layout tools

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an intermediate welder to plan, lay-out, weld, install, and repair structural steel per plans and welding codes. The role requires operating welding machines, following blueprints, and performing repairs on an industrial site.

Candidates should be able to work variable hours on a construction site, pass safety protocols, and handle tools and equipment efficiently in outdoor conditions.