Structural Welder Journeyman - HRSG

Kiewit • Vicksburg, MS

4d • 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, troubleshoot, and operate welding machines and related equipment according to job specifications and welding procedures. Preheat and weld metal components based on blueprints, welding symbols, specifications, or procedures. Perform welding repairs and repair substandard welds.

The role is performed at a construction or industrial site in changing outdoor weather conditions and may involve irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required. The employee may access work areas using ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds, including areas exceeding 200 feet. Work may take place in confined, cluttered, noisy, dusty, and uneven environments.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Must pass a weld test with quality.
• Must be able to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and a fit-for-duty medical examination.
• Must have the required tools.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl while moving about a construction or industrial site.
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Must be able to move and work in and around confined and cluttered places and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
• May be required or able 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 an air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, 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: High school or GED