Vertical Weld Operator – Tank Fabrication

Matrix Service Company; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Matrix Service Company is seeking a highly skilled Vertical Welder in Washington to perform structural and plate welding for aboveground storage tanks. Responsibilities include welding vertical, horizontal, and overhead joints per WPS and project specs, reading weld maps and blueprints, and maintaining quality to API 650/653 standards.

The role requires 2–5 years of industrial welding experience, ability to pass qualifications, and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid welder qualification tests for applicable welding processes.
• Minimum 2-5 years of industrial welding experience, preferably on aboveground storage tanks.
• Ability to pass weld performance qualifications and project-specific tests.
• Ability to read and understand welding symbols and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of API 650 and API 653 tank construction and repair practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, or SAW welding processes as qualified.
• Weld tank shell courses, roof components, bottom plates, nozzles, manways, stairways, platforms, and structural attachments.
• Execute vertical-up and vertical-down welds in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld maps, shop drawings, and construction specifications.
• Ensure weld quality meets applicable codes, customer specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Welding processes

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Job description

Matrix Service Company is seeking a highly skilled Vertical Welder in Washington to perform structural and plate welding for aboveground storage tanks. Responsibilities include welding vertical, horizontal, and overhead joints per WPS and project specs, reading weld maps and blueprints, and maintaining quality to API 650/653 standards.

The role requires 2–5 years of industrial welding experience, ability to pass qualifications, and adherence to safety procedures.