Structural Welder Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Port Arthur, TX is seeking an intermediate Welder to plan, lay out, weld, install and repair structural steel per plans and codes. Candidates will read blueprints, set up equipment, and perform repairs in varied environments.

The role requires adherence to welding procedures, safety standards, and the ability to work overtime as needed. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and field experience.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use hand/tools safely and efficiently.
• Working knowledge for the position.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, troubleshoot and operate welding machines according to job specs.
• Preheat and weld components per blueprints, symbols, and procedures.
• Weld processes FCAW-S, FCAW-G, TGAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW as required.
• Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress-relief and related equipment.
• Perform welding repairs and address substandard welds.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding machines

Air arc gouger

Grinder

Job description

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.

Requisition ID: 188757

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

• 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

The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site,

so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions

Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required

May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces

Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment

May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site

Must have required tools

May require U.S. Drivers License

Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.