Welding Technician: Structural & Pipe Fabrication Pro

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Short Term Disability

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off - Vacation + Holidays

Job summary

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company in Smithfield, VA seeks a skilled Welder/Fabricator to lay out, weld, and assemble components per blueprints and metalwork standards. You will work with various welding processes and inspect joints.

Candidates should have a High School diploma and several years of field experience; physical requirements apply; the role offers benefits and steady, full-time employment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Selects type and size of pipe or other related materials and equipment according to specifications.
• 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.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company in Smithfield, VA seeks a skilled Welder/Fabricator to lay out, weld, and assemble components per blueprints and metalwork standards. You will work with various welding processes and inspect joints.

Candidates should have a High School diploma and several years of field experience; physical requirements apply; the role offers benefits and steady, full-time employment.