Combo Welder 1

Zachry Group • Port Arthur, TX

15h

About The Position

The Combo Welder 1 selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding based on knowledge of metal properties, machining, weld shrinkage, geometry, and welding techniques. The role involves fitting, positioning, aligning, cutting, assembling, and welding metal components and piping systems using appropriate processes and procedures. The welder also identifies job equipment, processes, and safety risks, and may assist pipe fitters with installation, preparation, and fabrication when not welding.

The position requires experience welding industrial pipe, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and chrome, and the ability to perform stick and TIG welding in 2G, 4G, and 6G conditions. Candidates must hold an applicable current Zachry welding certification or pass a welding examination, provide the listed tools, meet the physical requirements, and be able to work at heights as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to weld in 2G, 4G, and 6G conditions.
• Ability to stick-weld and TIG-weld pipe.
• Current applicable Zachry welding certification or ability to successfully pass a welding test.
• At least 4 years of welding experience on industrial-size and grade pipe, including Schedule 40, 80, and 160.
• Ability to read blueprints and other engineering drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret applicable technical manuals.
• Thorough knowledge of metal characteristics and qualities, appropriate welding processes, and the effects of welding on materials.
• Experience welding multiple types of pipe, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and chrome.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work at heights as required.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands and requirements.
• Must have the required tools listed in the job description upon the start date.
• Must pass a welding examination.

Nice To Haves

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Previous experience in this position with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Current Zachry certification.
• Experience working as an industrial pipe fitter.
• Previous experience working on a combined-cycle power plant construction project.

Responsibilities

• Select welding equipment and plan layouts, assembly, and welding.
• Position, align, cut, assemble, and fit metal components in various body positions and locations.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure them for welding.
• Set up equipment and weld parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc-gas welding equipment.
• Weld metal materials to piping systems and equipment using appropriate procedures for the equipment and metals involved.
• Identify equipment and processes required for the job, along with safety risks and requirements.
• Assist pipe fitters with pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication when not actively welding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed