Power Plant Journeyman Welder

Arizona Public Service - APS; Arizona; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service (APS) in Arizona seeks a certified Welder Journeyman to support safe, efficient production and maintenance at power plant facilities. You will read work orders, blueprints, and diagrams, perform various welding processes, and ensure workmanship meets applicable standards.

The role requires completing a Welder Apprenticeship, passing the MASS, and successfully finishing written and hands-on tests.

Qualifications

• Must qualify as a Welder Journeyman
• Must complete Welder Apprenticeship Program
• Pass the mechanical aptitude test (MASS)
• Successfully pass Written and Hands on Test

Responsibilities

• Reads work orders, technical manuals, blueprints, and diagrams related to the work assignment.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards related to Certified Welder work such as PPE, hazardous material handling, ACM awareness, MSDS, confined space entry, LOTO procedures, ladder safety, and use of negative air filters.
• Safe use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools and measuring devices.
• Safe operation of rigging for moving equipment with mobile equipment and lifting devices.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to welding using gauges and alignment tools; prepares base metals.
• Operates welding equipment to weld mild carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other alloys using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW.
• Performs welds in various positions and checks for defects; performs NDT as needed.
• Identifies metals and selects welding procedures and gases, flow rates, and filler materials.
• Locates installation positions and marks holes using measuring tools.
• Cuts pipe and metal to specification with saws, torches, benders, and threaders.
• Modifies or fabricates items to improve plant function.
• Must have basic computer skills.

Job description

Arizona Public Service (APS) in Arizona seeks a certified Welder Journeyman to support safe, efficient production and maintenance at power plant facilities. You will read work orders, blueprints, and diagrams, perform various welding processes, and ensure workmanship meets applicable standards.

The role requires completing a Welder Apprenticeship, passing the MASS, and successfully finishing written and hands-on tests.