Structural Welder Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking a welding technician at an intermediate experience level to join our structural steel fabrication team. You will set up, operate and troubleshoot welding machines to meet plans, specs and codes.

The role involves reading blueprints, performing preheat and welds, and using a range of welding processes. You must be able to work outdoors, climb and work at heights, and comply with safety rules and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with prior welding experience.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• 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 blueprints, 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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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

• 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.

Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

Whether it’s cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.