Structural Welder Journeyman

Kiewit • Greenville, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Plan, lay out, weld, install, and repair structural steel products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes, and industry standards. The role involves preparing and operating welding equipment, joining metal components using specified processes, and repairing defective or substandard welds. Work takes place in a construction or industrial environment with changing outdoor weather, noise, dust, uneven surfaces, and potentially confined or cluttered areas. The position may require work at heights and irregular hours, including weekends, overtime, and holidays.

Requirements

• Must pass the Structural Weld Test.
• Must be able to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, a fit-for-duty medical examination, and a background check.
• Ability to perform the physical activities required in the role, including moving about a construction or industrial site; standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; climbing and maintaining balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; and working in confined, cluttered, uneven, noisy, and dusty areas.
• May be required to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures.
• Preheat and weld metal components as specified by blueprints, welding symbols, job specifications, or welding procedures.
• Weld using FCAW-S, FCAW-G, TGAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW processes.
• Operate air arc gougers, grinders, stress-relieving machines, and other industry machines, tools, and equipment.
• Make welding repairs and repair substandard welds.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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