Specialty Welder

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Vincent Landing, LA

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About The Position

The Specialty Welder is capable of certifying on multi-process tube welding and is proficient in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW. X-ray-quality welding may be required. The role lays out, aligns, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structures such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings, and pipe, following blueprints and metallurgy requirements. Welders may use multiple arc-welding processes and work in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions. The role also includes inspecting welds, handling materials and equipment, maintaining tools, supporting mechanics, and following safety and project rules. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. The welder must pass employer performance tests or standard certification tests and perform only procedures for which they are certified.

Requirements

Proficiency in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding processes.
Ability to certify on multi-process tube welding.
Pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards and perform only procedures certified in.
Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Apply basic mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select proper tools.
Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
Compare and identify differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Ability to stand 50% of the time, walk 20%, and sit 30%.
Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds.
Respiratory protection may be required.

Responsibilities

Select pipe, materials, equipment, and tools according to specifications.
Plan layouts, assembly, and welding based on geometry, metal properties, machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components together in various body positions.
Bolt, clamp, tack weld, and weld metal components, including piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, and structural shapes.
Use applicable welding processes, which may include Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, and Shielded Metal Arc welding.
Connect and configure welding equipment to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse according to procedure or supervisor direction.
Select and install electrodes or feed consumable electrode wire through a welding gun.
Operate the power supply and guide the electrode or gun along the weld line to achieve the specified fusion depth and bead.
Manually apply filler rod when needed.
Clean or degrease weld joints or work areas using appropriate equipment or methods.
Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes when required.
Remove excess or defective weld material, slag, and spatter using appropriate tools.
Preheat work pieces and cut metal plates or structural shapes when needed.
Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.
Assist other mechanics as needed.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.