Structural Welder - Carolina Shop 1

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Intermediate Welder in the United States to perform precision welding on structural and process pipe applications. You will set up, troubleshoot, and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures.

You will weld FCAW-S, FCAW-G, TGAW, GMAW, SMAW, SAW; read blueprints; work outdoors in all weather, with overtime and weekend shifts as required. Safety and quality are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess working knowledge and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.

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 skills

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Welding processes FCAW-S, FCAW-G, TGAW, GMAW, SMAW, SAW

Job description

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Perform work involving a high degree of precision and the use of hand welding equipment and proficiency in welding processes for both structural and process pipe applications

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• 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

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.

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