Tank Fitter/Tacker

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company is looking for a Tank (Erection) Fitter/Tacker in Louisiana, Missouri. This skilled craft role entails erecting, fitting, and welding steel storage tanks and vessels, while ensuring proper safety and quality procedures are followed.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and certification in tacking weld processes. Proficiency with tools and the ability to interpret engineering drawings are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in tank fitting/erection.
• Certification in tacking weld processes required.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Field erecting, fitting, welding, and inspecting steel tanks.
• Operate power tools and maintain safety standards.
• Lay out and install tank accessories per specifications.

Skills

Carbon Steel SMAW Welding

Oxy-fuel burning

Gritting

Basic fitting

Rigging and lifting tools

Job description

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units – Storage Solutions and Asset Solutions – we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview

The Tank (Erection) Fitter/Tacker is responsible for field erecting, fitting, welding, grinding, and inspecting new steel storage tanks, vessels, and structures and for repairing existing steel storage tanks, vessels, and structures. This is a skilled craft role that reports directly to the Superintendent and works closely with erection crews and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Pass pre‑employment drug & alcohol screen.
• Unload fabricated steel products and tools from trucks or rail cars.
• Operate electric and pneumatic power tools (grinders, wire brushes, chipping guns) and perform basic maintenance on power equipment.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, brooms, scrapers, hand brushes, files, etc.
• Move material by hand or with forklift/crane assistance.
• Align, fit, and tack steel shapes using temporary erection gear, pry bars, and sledgehammers.
• Erect and dismantle temporary scaffolding used in steel plate construction.
• Set up, break down, and rig lifting equipment such as mobile cranes and fixed derricks.
• Set up and use oxy‑fuel or plasma cutting equipment to cut or trim plate and structural steel.
• Perform welding operations (SMAW, FCAW, SAW) according to approved construction welding procedures.
• Inspect, set up, use, and rig equipment such as aerial work platforms, elevated platforms, and staging.
• Lay out and install tank accessories according to drawings and procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Basic Carbon Steel SMAW Welding Qualification (Four Plate Test).
• Skilled in grinding, oxy‑fuel burning, basic fitting, arc gouging, manlift, and scissor lift operations.
• Experienced with structural erection, fit‑up, tank bottom/lapped plate, tank fittings, and tank shell plate erection.
• Weld seam grinding and basic knowledge of construction manuals.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and operation manuals.
• First‑class knowledge of rigging and lifting tools; able to calculate load weights and inspect rigging gear.
• Proficient with safety procedures, including fall protection, confined‑space work, and personal protective equipment.

Local Requirements

• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Certification in tacking weld processes.

Skills and Behaviors

• Effective verbal communication with supervisors and team members.
• Strong mathematical skills (fractions, percentages, ratios).
• Ability to clearly interpret verbal and written instructions.
• Adherence to safety rules, proper use of equipment, and maintenance of clean, safe work areas.
• Capability to learn and apply basic drawings and perform general labor.
• Ability to pass required safety examinations.
• Commitment to attendance and quality of work standards.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Constantly.
• Walking: Frequently.
• Sitting/Seated work: Frequently.
• Pushing, Pulling, Climbing, Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Handling, Fingering, Feeling, Vision, Hearing: All frequently or constantly as required by tasks.
• Lifting:
• 0–10 lbs – Constantly
• 10–20 lbs – Constantly
• 25–50 lbs – Occasionally
• 50–100 lbs – Occasionally
• 100 lbs+ – Occasionally
• Carrying: 0–10 lbs – Constantly; 10–20 lbs – Constantly; 25–50 lbs – Occasionally; 50–100 lbs – Occasionally; 100 lbs+ – Occasionally.