Structural Welder

Brown & Root Industrial Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Houston is seeking dedicated individuals to join their crew for structural steel assembly. The role involves setting up hoisting equipment, aligning steel members, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience. The position offers various benefits including a 401K plan, medical and dental insurance, and opportunities for career advancement through training.

Benefits

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in the field or related area preferred.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.

Responsibilities

• Set up hoisting equipment and raise structural-steel members.
• Secure members into final position using tools.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules.

Skills

Rigging

Safety Compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description SUMMARY
Will work with supervisor to help lead crew in job duties, including: raising, placing, and uniting girders, columns, and other structural steel members to form completed structures or frameworks, working as a member of a crew.

Responsibilities

1. Set up hoisting equipment, raise and place structural-steel members with basic rigging knowledge.
2. Fasten steel members to hoist cables using chains, cables, or ropes.
3. Signal hoisting equipment operators to lift and place steel members.
4. Guide members into position using tag lines.
5. Pull, push, or pry steel members into approximate position while supported by hoisting devices.
6. Secure members into final position using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, and hand tools.
7. Align bolt holes with drift pins or spud wrenches.
8. Verify alignment using plumb bobs and levels; keep members in position until permanently bolted or welded.
9. Cut and weld steel members for alterations using oxyacetylene equipment.
10. Load, transport, unload materials, tools, and supplies.
11. Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials during installation.
12. Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.
13. Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, including wearing personal protective equipment.
14. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred, with experience in the field or related area. Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within the field. Works under instructions and pre-established guidelines, with limited independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Physical Requirements

• Standing 60%, walking 20%, sitting 20%; lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.; pushing and pulling as needed.
• Climbing and balancing frequently; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling occasionally; reaching, handling, and fingering constantly.

Symbols

NP: Not Present; O: Occasionally (0-33%); F: Frequently (34-66%); C: Constantly (67-100%).

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Benefits include: 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through training and development.