Structural Welder Journeyman
About The Position
The Structural Welder Journeyman plans, lays out, welds, installs, tests, and repairs pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes, and industry standards. The role involves coordinating with field labor crews, independently fitting and welding piping with a high degree of precision, supporting prefabrication and installation, and assisting with material rigging. The position also requires operating industry tools and equipment, estimating resources and work requirements, and inspecting subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications.
Requirements
- Must pass a structural weld test.
- Must be able to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and a fit-for-duty medical examination.
- Must be able to work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.
- Must be able to move about a construction or industrial site and perform activities including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
- Must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds, including access equipment that may exceed 200 feet.
- Must be able to work in confined, cluttered, uneven, noisy, and dusty environments.
- May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.
Responsibilities
- Plan, diagram, and lay out pipe welding work.
- Coordinate with field labor crews for efficient installations.
- Position welding setups, fit piping, and independently perform precise welds.
- Lay out and assemble pipes according to production, quality, safety, code, design, and specification requirements.
- Repair welding defects and substandard welds.
- Assist with prefabrication layout or installation coordination.
- Assist with rigging material.
- Operate air arc gougers, grinders, stress-relieving machines, and other industry machines, tools, and equipment.
- Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
- Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take needed corrective action.
- Comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
