Structural Welder Journeyman

Kiewit • Greenville, MS

5d • 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 other industry equipment according to job specifications and welding procedures. Work takes place in a construction/industrial environment, often outdoors and in changing weather, and may involve irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays.

Requirements

• Must pass a Structural Weld Test.
• Must be able to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, a fit-for-duty medical examination, and a background check.
• Must be able to perform the physical activities required on a construction/industrial site, 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; access equipment or work areas may exceed 200 feet.
• Must be able to move and work in confined and cluttered spaces and on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
• May be required to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction/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 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