Welder Structural 1

Worley•Cameron, LA

About The Position

The Structural Welder is responsible for welding and assembling structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings, and pipe. The role involves selecting equipment and planning layouts, assembly, and welding, and may use several arc welding processes. Additional responsibilities not listed may be required.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of experience in the industrial construction or maintenance industry.

Responsibilities

Select equipment and plan layouts, assembly, and welding using knowledge of geometry, the physical properties of metal, machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
Use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes as required.
Bolt, clamp, and weld metal components—including piping systems, plate, pipe and tube, or structural shapes—using arc and arc-gas welding equipment.
Manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal when needed.
Clean or degrease weld joints or the workplace using a wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath when needed.
Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes when needed.
Remove excess or defective weld material, slag, and spatter using a carbon arc gouge, hand scraper, grinder, or power chipper when needed.
Preheat workpieces using a hand torch or heating furnace when needed.
Cut metal plates or structural shapes when needed.
Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.
Perform additional responsibilities as required.