Experienced TIG Welder

Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators•North Braddock, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) is hiring a full-time Shop Welder in Braddock, Pennsylvania. Pipe welding is a plus. The shop schedule is four 10-hour shifts, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with Fridays through Sundays off. Overtime is available depending on shop workload. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience; the position is non-union and non-prevailing wage, with weekly pay and direct deposit available. Benefits are subject to company policy and include paid time off, paid holidays, health, vision, dental, and a 401(k). PTS is a growing, team-oriented tank construction company specializing in the design, engineering, repair, and construction of above-ground metal storage tanks and related structures. Its projects serve industries including petroleum, power, chemical, and renewable fuels. The company describes its culture as team-based and focused on service, planning, problem solving, and personal development.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be eligible to work in the United States.
Authorize a background check.
Have no criminal convictions for dishonesty, sexual misconduct, violence, or acts of terrorism.
Have a valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation.
Authorize motor vehicle driving record checks.
Submit to pre-hire, random, and post-incident drug and alcohol testing.
Have good communication skills.
Maintain good attendance and arrive at work on time every day.
Have strong basic math and measuring skills.
Be able to lift 50 pounds.
Pass welding tests for stick and flux core.
Have an eye for quality and strong attention to detail.
Be self-motivated and eager to learn and improve.

Nice To Haves

Pipe welding experience.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layouts and procedures.
Determine appropriate welding equipment or methods based on project requirements.
Set up components for welding according to specifications and drawings.
Operate tools and equipment to prepare parts for welding.
Align components using jigs, clamps, calipers, rulers, and other devices.
Weld components with manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal, or overhead positions.
Assist with equipment or machinery repairs by welding pieces and filling gaps.
Perform specified non-destructive examination methods, including visual examinations and vacuum box tests.
Use a variety of welding tools and equipment, power or pneumatic tools, lifting equipment, non-power tools, generators, and compressors.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly and follow prescribed safety procedures.
Align, fit, and tack steel shapes using temporary erection gear, fit-up gear, prybars, and sledgehammers.
Erect and dismantle temporary scaffolding on job sites when needed.
Perform basic safety checks and preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
Inspect, set up, use, break down, and rig equipment such as aerial work platforms, elevated work platforms, and staging on job sites when needed.
Use required safety equipment, including a hardhat, safety glasses with side shields, full-body harness with double lanyard, earplugs, respiratory protection, and gloves.
Clean work areas, machines, tools, and equipment.