Combo Welder 6

Zachry Group•Baytown, TX

About The Position

A Combination Welder welds and fabricates industrial piping and assists pipe fitters with installing various types of pipe into project piping systems. The role involves selecting equipment and planning layouts, assembling and fitting metal components, and welding materials to piping systems using the appropriate procedures for the equipment and metals involved. The position requires work in varied body positions and locations, including at heights and in confined spaces, and may involve outdoor work in all weather conditions. Selected candidates must pass applicable pre-employment and site-specific requirements.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience welding industrial-size and grade pipe, including Schedule 40, 80, and 160 pipe.
Ability to weld in 2G, 4G, and 6G positions.
Ability to stick-weld and TIG-weld pipe.
Current applicable welding certification with Zachry or ability to successfully pass a weld test.
Experience welding multiple types of pipe, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and chrome.
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.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work at heights as required and meet the position’s physical demands.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift throughout the workday; lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds; climb ladders and stairways; and work from elevated platforms.
Ability to work at heights up to 300 feet using proper fall protection, work in confined spaces, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, face shield, hearing protection, fall-protection harness, and goggles.
Must have all required tools upon the start date.
Must pass all applicable pre-employment and site-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Current Zachry employee or Zachry ROF’ed employee.

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 hold them in position 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 metal types involved.
Identify the equipment and processes needed for the job, along with associated safety risks and requirements.
Assist pipe fitters with pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication when not actively welding.