Structural Welder

Kiewit; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit in Ingleside, TX is seeking an intermediate welder to plan, lay out, weld, install, and repair structural steel per project plans, specifications, welding codes, and industry standards.

Perform welding with GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and SAW; read drawings; set up machines; and maintain safe operations. Expect outdoor work, potential overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload.

Qualifications

• Proficient in multiple welding processes and able to read and interpret drawings.
• Diploma or equivalent required; relevant welding experience preferred.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work with various tools and machines.
• Good communication with supervision and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, weld, install, and repair structural steel per plans and codes.
• Weld components including flanges, piping supports, beams, and plates.
• Set up and troubleshoot welding machines; adjust valves and gauges as needed.
• Operate air arc gouger, grinder, and related equipment.
• Work outdoors in all weather, maintain safety and project standards.

Skills

GTAW

SMAW

FCAW

GMAW

SAW

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Air arc gouger

Job description

Requisition ID: 189103

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, weld, install, and repair all types of structural steel products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes and industry standards.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Perform welding on various materials at required position using different welding processes, including, but not limited to, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW and SAW.
• Lay out, position, fit and weld various structural components, including flanges, piping supports, structural plates, beams, etc., in accordance with the supplied piping/structural fabrication drawings.
• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures.
• Adjust valves, gauges, and flames as needed and be capable of handling compressed gas and oxygen cylinders safely.
• Operate air arc gouger, grinder, and other industry machines, tools, and equipment.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.