Structural Welder Journeyman

Kiewit • Shepherd, TX

6d • 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. This intermediate-level position involves operating welding equipment and completing welding work and repairs on a construction or industrial site.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or 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.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, a fit-for-duty medical examination, and a background check.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl while moving about a construction or industrial site.
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; may need to use ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds to access work areas, potentially at heights exceeding 200 feet.
• Ability to work in confined and cluttered places and on uneven surfaces, in noisy and dusty environments, and in changing outdoor weather conditions.
• May be required to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures.
• Preheat and weld metal components according to 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 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