Combo Welder

Zachry Group • Freeport, TX

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About The Position

A Combo Welder welds and fabricates components and assists pipe fitters, electricians, millwrights, and ironworkers with installing equipment and supports for industrial piping, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems. The role involves interpreting blueprints and technical materials, identifying job equipment and safety risks, preparing metal components, and welding materials to piping systems and equipment using appropriate procedures for the equipment and metals involved. The employee may also assist with other activities when not actively welding and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successfully pass a weld test.
• Have at least 4 years of industrial welding experience, including experience with industrial-size and grade equipment.
• Read blueprints and other engineering drawings.
• Read and interpret applicable technical manuals.
• Have thorough knowledge of the characteristics and qualities of various metals, appropriate welding processes, and the effects of welding on materials.
• Have experience welding multiple material types, potentially including carbon steel, fluxcore, stainless steel, aluminum, and chrome.
• Be willing and able to assist with other activities when not actively welding.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be able to work at heights as required.
• Meet all physical requirements.

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; all welders will be required to retest.

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 gas arc welding equipment.
• Weld metal materials to piping systems and equipment using appropriate procedures for the equipment and metal types involved.
• Identify equipment required for the job and the applicable processes.
• Identify safety risks and requirements.
• Assist with other activities when not actively welding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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