Sub Arc Seamer/Back welder - Night Shift in Claremore

Energy Jobline ZR; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Claremore, OK seeks a Night Shift Submerged Arc Seamer/Back Welder to set up and operate SAW equipment on large metal components, with emphasis on quality and throughput.

The role requires experience with submerged arc welding and the ability to read blueprints and welding symbols, plus AWS SAW certification or the ability to obtain it. Shift is 5pm–3:30am with a safety-focused, production-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with submerged arc welding or automated welding systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols.
• AWS SAW certification or ability to pass it within a set timeframe.
• Mathematical skills to calculate settings and interpret measurements.

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup and Operation: Set up and operate automatic sub-arc welders, adjusting wire feed, voltage, current, and speed.
• Seam Welding: Perform continuous longitudinal or circular welds on large steel components.
• Back-Welding/Repair: Operate a sub-arc back-welder to weld the opposite side of the seam, ensuring 80–100% penetration and UT inspection.
• Material Preparation: Align, clamp, and prep workpieces before and after welding.
• Quality Inspection: Visually inspect welds against blueprints/WPS to ensure standards compliance.
• Material Handling: Use overhead cranes to position large structural components.

Skills

Submerged arc welding

Automated welding systems

Blueprint reading

Welding symbols

AWS SAW certification

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description Night Shift 5pm - 3:30am Monday - Thursday
A Sub arc Seamer/Back welder is responsible for setting up and operating automated Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) equipment to create longitudinal or circumferential seams on large metal components, such as pipe, pole shafts, or structural steel, followed by applying back-welds to ensure full penetration and structural integrity. These roles focus on high-production, quality-sensitive environments, requiring proficiency with automated systems and often involving crane operation and heavy fabrication Core Responsibilities

• Machine Setup and Operation:Set up and operate automatic sub-arc welders, including adjusting wire feed, voltage, current, and speed.
• Seam Welding:Perform continuous longitudinal or circular (girth) welds on large steel components.
• Back-Welding/Repair:Operate a sub-arc back-welder (or "turtle") to weld the opposite side of the seam, ensuring at least 80% to 100% penetration and passing ultrasonic (UT) inspection.
• Material Preparation:Align, clamp, and prep workpieces (grinding, air-arcing) before and after welding.
• Quality Inspection:Visually inspect welds and check against blueprints/WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications) to ensure compliance with standards.
• Material Handling:Utilize overhead cranes to position large structural components.
• Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience:Previous experience with submerged arc welding or automated welding systems.
  • Technical Skills:Ability to read blue prints, shop drawings, and technical welding symbols.
  • Certification:Often requires AWS (American Welding Society) SAW certification, or the ability to pass it within a set timeframe.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate settings and interpret measurements.