Combination Welder

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Bowden, LA

About The Position

The Combination Welder is capable of qualifying on multi-process pipe welding and proficient in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding processes; x-ray-quality welding may be required. The role 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, following blueprints and metallurgy requirements. Work is performed under immediate supervision, following instructions and established guidelines. The welder performs only procedures for which they are certified and must pass employer performance or standard tests to meet certification standards. Respiratory protection is common and may be required.

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 proper tools.
Visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
May require 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.
Perform only welding procedures for which certified.
Meet the stated physical demands: standing 50% of the time, walking 20%, sitting 30%, and lifting and carrying up to 35 lb.

Responsibilities

Select pipe, related materials, equipment, and tools according to specifications.
Plan layouts, assembly, and welding using knowledge of geometry, metal properties, machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
Use applicable welding processes, which may include Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, and Shielded Metal Arc welding.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components in various body positions.
Bolt, clamp, tack weld, and weld metal components such as piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, and structural shapes, in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
Set welding-unit cable connections to achieve amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse specified by procedure or supervisor.
Select and install the specified electrode 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.
Guide the electrode or gun along the weld line while maintaining the specified arc length, speed, and movement to achieve the required fusion depth and bead.
Apply filler rod when needed; clean or degrease joints and work areas; repair cracked or broken parts and fill holes; remove excess or defective weld material, slag, and spatter; preheat work pieces; and cut metal plates or structural shapes as 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 and cleaning of tools and equipment.
Assist other mechanics as needed.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, including use of respiratory protection when required.
Pass employer performance or standard tests and perform only certified procedures.
Perform other duties as required.