Combo Welder 1

Zachry Group • Port Arthur, TX

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About The Position

The Combo Welder selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, metal properties, machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques. The role involves positioning, aligning, cutting, assembling, and fitting metal components; securing parts with bolts, clamps, and tack welds; and welding with arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc gas welding equipment. The welder works on piping systems and equipment using appropriate procedures for the equipment and materials involved, and identifies job equipment, processes, safety risks, and requirements.

The position requires experience welding industrial pipe, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and chrome, and the ability to Stick and TIG weld pipe in 2G, 4G, and 6G conditions. The welder must hold an applicable current Zachry certification or pass a weld test, and must be prepared to assist pipe fitters with pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication when not welding. The work may involve heights, varying weather and heat conditions, and required personal protective equipment. Employees must bring the listed tools and equipment upon starting.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of welding experience, including experience with industrial-size and grade pipe in schedules 40, 80, and 160.
• Ability to weld in 2G, 4G, and 6G conditions.
• Ability to Stick and TIG weld pipe.
• Current applicable welding certification with Zachry or ability to successfully pass a weld test; must pass the welding exam.
• Experience welding multiple pipe types, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and chrome.
• Thorough knowledge of metal characteristics and qualities, the appropriate welding processes, and the effects of welding on materials.
• Ability to read blueprints and other engineering drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals as applicable.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work at heights as required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

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 using 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 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 the appropriate welding procedure for the equipment and metal types involved.
• Identify equipment and processes required for the job, as well as 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed