Structural Welder Journeyman

Kiewit • Rayville, LA

1d • 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. Set up and operate welding equipment and use a range of welding processes and industry tools to complete work and repair welds. This intermediate-level role is performed in a construction or industrial environment and may involve irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions, and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and layout tools safely and efficiently.
• Must have the required tools.
• May be required to have a U.S. driver's license.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and a fit-for-duty medical assessment.
• Able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; access equipment or work areas may exceed 200 feet.
• Able to move and work in confined and cluttered places and on uneven surfaces, and complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
• Able to perform work involving standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.

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, including repairs to substandard welds.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED