Combo Welder 1

Zachry Group • Deer Park, TX

2h

About The Position

A Combo Welder welds and fabricates industrial piping and assists pipe fitters with installation, preparation, and fabrication of piping systems. The role requires knowledge of process piping and the ability to weld pipe using Stick and TIG processes in 2G, 4G, and 6G conditions. Candidates must hold an applicable current Zachry welding certification or successfully pass a weld test, and bring at least four years of experience welding industrial pipe. The job also requires reading blueprints and engineering drawings, interpreting technical manuals, identifying equipment and safety requirements, and working with multiple pipe materials and schedules.

The position involves planning layouts and welding work, positioning and fitting metal components, securing parts with bolts, clamps, and tack welds, setting up welding equipment, and welding piping-system materials using appropriate procedures. When not actively welding, the Combo Welder assists pipe fitters with pipe installation and preparation. The role involves physical work at heights and in changing weather, including heat, and requires use of personal protective equipment and the listed tools.

Zachry states that it is dedicated to providing a safe and drug-free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of welding experience on industrial-size and grade pipe, including schedules 10, 40, 80, and 160.
• Ability to weld in 2G, 4G, and 6G conditions.
• Ability to Stick and TIG weld on pipe.
• Current applicable Zachry welding certification or ability to successfully pass a weld test.
• Thorough knowledge of the characteristics and qualities of various metals, the required welding processes, and the effects of welding on materials.
• Experience welding multiple types of pipe, including carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, and Inconel.
• Ability to read blueprints and other engineering drawings and interpret applicable technical manuals.
• Ability to assist pipe fitters with pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication when not actively welding.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work at heights as required and meet the stated physical demands.
• Must have the required tools upon the start date, including a metal toolbox with lock, stinger, TIG rig, welding hood, chipping hammer, pliers, crescent wrenches, tape measure, file, beater, torpedo level, combination square, welding gloves, leathers, raincoat, and rubber boots.

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.
• Former experience working on a combined-cycle power plant construction project.

Responsibilities

• Select equipment and plan layouts, assembly, and welding based on knowledge of geometry, metal properties, machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
• Lay out, 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 welding equipment and weld parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc-gas welding equipment.
• Weld metal materials to piping-system equipment using the appropriate procedures for the equipment and metals involved.
• Identify equipment required for the job and process.
• Identify safety risks and requirements.
• Assist pipe fitters with pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication when not actively welding.
• Read blueprints and engineering drawings and interpret applicable technical manuals.

What This Job Offers

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