Vessel Welder – 6G/3G, Pressure Vessels, Sign-On

Petrosmith-Equipment; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Petrosmith is seeking experienced Vessel and Piping Welders to join our shop in Abilene, Texas. The role focuses on welding pressure vessels and related components, with a 6G/3G weld test required for candidates.

You will interpret drawings, lay out and fit ANSI and forged flanges, and use various welding tools and rigs to complete fabrications safely and efficiently. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Proficient in basic math including addition, subtraction of whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Proficient in reading a tape measure/rulers in increments of 1/16".
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to understand manufacturing sequence in a vessel fabrication shop.
• Ability to use various welding, grinding and fitting tools.
• Ability to pass 6G or 3G welding test.
• Requires pressure vessel shop fabrication experience.
• Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Interprets drawings and specifications.
• Welds carbon steel and components using weld procedures.
• Fit-up ANSI flanges to pipe, forged flanges to shells and profile nozzles to match required shell.
• Lay-out nozzles and other sub assembly locations in shell components.
• Burns and grinds nozzle cutouts in shell to meet engineering tolerances.
• Uses flame cutting torch, carbon arc gouging, plasma arc, portable grinders and other tools.
• Uses overhead cranes, jib cranes and other lifting/rigging devices to move components in a safe manner.
• Completing jobs based on standard shop procedures.
• Conforms to shop quality practices and procedures.
• Conforms to safety requirements of the shop.
• Works productively with others to help determine best solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Math skills

Job description

Petrosmith is seeking experienced Vessel and Piping Welders to join our shop in Abilene, Texas. The role focuses on welding pressure vessels and related components, with a 6G/3G weld test required for candidates.

You will interpret drawings, lay out and fit ANSI and forged flanges, and use various welding tools and rigs to complete fabrications safely and efficiently. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered.