Tank Welder

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled welder to join their dynamic team. This role involves laying out, aligning, and welding various components to create structural forms such as tanks and machinery frames. You will utilize your expertise in welding techniques and geometry to ensure precision in your work. With a commitment to safety and quality, you'll be part of a company that values innovation and excellence in energy infrastructure projects. If you're passionate about welding and ready to take on exciting challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in welding and related fields is essential.

Responsibilities

• Select and align materials for welding according to specifications.
• Assemble and weld components using various welding techniques.
• Ensure compliance with safety and project rules.

Skills

Welding Techniques

Geometry Knowledge

Metal Machining

Basic Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Gas-Metal Arc Welding

Flux-Cored Arc Welding

Gas-Tungsten Arc Welding

Submerged Arc Welding

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Job description

Company Overview

CB&I is the world's leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 130-year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview

Lays out, aligns and welds fabricated, cast and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings and pipe, according to blueprints and metallurgy.

Responsibilities

• Selects type and size of pipe or other related materials and equipment according to specifications.
• Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
• May be required to use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes.
• Lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together in various body positions.
• Bolts, clamps and welds together metal components of products such as piping systems, plate, pipe and tube or structural shapes, using arc and arc gas welding equipment. May weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position. May tack weld assemblies together.
• Connects cable from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope and pulse as specified by procedure or supervisor.
• Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.
• Starts power supply to produce electric current.
• Strikes arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece.
• Manually guides electrode or gun along weld-line, maintaining length of arc and speed and movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
• May manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal. May clean or degrease weld joint or workplace, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes. May remove excess weld, defective weld material, slag and spatter, using carbon arc gouge, hand scrapper, grinder or power chipper. May preheat work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace. May cut metal plates or structural shape.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Assists other mechanics as needed.
• Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
• Required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Apply basic mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.

Local Requirements

Physical Requirements:

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

Standing	70%	Walking	50%	Sitting	10%
Pushing	NP	Pulling	NP	Climbing	F
Balancing	F	Bending	F	Stooping	O
Kneeling	O	Crouching	O	Crawling	NP
Reaching	C	Handling	C	Hearing	C
Feeling	C	Vision	C
Lifting (lbs)	Carrying (lbs)
0-10	0-10
10-25	10-25
25-50	25-50

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.