Combination Welder

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Port Arthur, TX

About The Position

The Combination Welder lays out, aligns, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structures such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings, and piping. The role requires proficiency in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW processes and may require certification for multi-process pipe welding or x-ray-quality work. Welders perform only procedures for which they are certified and must pass employer performance or standard tests to meet certification requirements. Work is performed under immediate supervision, following instructions and established guidelines, and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The position involves selecting materials, equipment, and tools according to specifications; interpreting blueprints and applying knowledge of metal properties, geometry, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques; preparing and joining components in various positions; examining welds against specifications; handling materials and equipment; and observing safety and project rules. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. Physical requirements include standing 50% of the time, walking 20%, sitting 30%, and lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds. Reaching, handling, and fingering are constant; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling are occasional.

Requirements

Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Apply basic mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select appropriate tools.
Visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Compare and identify differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in the field or a related area.
Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards and perform only procedures for which certified.
Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

Select the type and size of pipe, related materials, and equipment according to specifications.
Select equipment and plan layouts, assembly, and welding using knowledge of geometry, metal properties, machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
Use welding processes as required, including Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components together in various body positions.
Bolt, clamp, tack weld, and weld metal components such as piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, and structural shapes, including in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
Connect welding-unit cables and set amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse according to procedure or supervisor direction.
Obtain and insert the specified electrode into a portable holder or thread consumable electrode wire through a portable welding gun.
Start the power supply and strike an arc to melt and deposit electrode metal and join work-piece edges.
Manually guide the electrode or gun along the weld line, maintaining arc length, speed, and movement to achieve specified fusion depth and bead characteristics.
Manually apply filler rod when needed.
Clean or degrease weld joints or work areas using a wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath when needed.
Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes; remove excess or defective weld material, slag, and spatter using appropriate tools.
Preheat work pieces with a hand torch or heating furnace and cut metal plates or structural shapes when needed.
Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.
Assist other mechanics as needed.
Use respiratory protection when required and comply with safety and project rules.
Pass required employer performance or standard tests and perform only certified procedures.
Perform other duties as required.