Tank Fitter Welder

Bay Ltd.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Ltd. seeks a skilled Tank Fitter Welder in Corpus Christi to fabricate and repair metal storage tanks. The position demands excellent welding skills, a strong understanding of safety protocols, and the ability to work on various construction tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Welder.
• Ability to pass a weld test.
• Experience with API Storage Tanks, new construction & repair.

Responsibilities

• Weld components in various positions and assemble structural forms.
• Operate welding machines and perform maintenance checks.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Welding and metallurgy

Blueprint reading

Communication

Time management

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Tank Fitter Welder uses hand welding, flame cutting, hand soldering, or brazing equipment to weld, repair or join metal plate or structural components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products to build and fabricate storage tanks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits
• Recognize, set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of arithmetic
• Operate welding machines
• Lay out, fits and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms, such as tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and within all heavy construction
• Knowledge of welding and metallurgy (SMAW,FCAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW)
• Welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks
• Generate and maintain accurate job aid for duties assigned
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Welder
• Ability to pass a weld test (stick, tig, sub-arc, fluxcore, or mig)
• Working on API Storage Tanks; new construction & repair

SKILLS / KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Math/Amps, Volt ranges
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information
• Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines
• Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary
• Ability and willingness to travel as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas
• Working at heights and tight spaces
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Ability to operate job related tools
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help

Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer