Welder

LBT Tank • Omaha, NE

18d

About The Position

The Welder / Fitter fabricates and assembles aluminum and steel tank, pressure-vessel, and tanker-trailer components in accordance with engineering drawings, work orders, welding procedures, quality standards, and production schedules. The position lays out, fits, aligns, tacks, and completes welds on components such as shells, heads, flanges, valves, piping, and structural parts. Success requires safe work practices, accurate measurement, attention to detail, dependable productivity, and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, vessel drawings, work orders, weld symbols, and welding instructions to determine layout, dimensions, materials, and work sequence.
• Use tape measures and other measuring devices accurately and apply basic shop math and geometry.
• Lay out, position, align, fit, clamp, tack, and weld aluminum or steel components to specified tolerances.
• Fit tank and vessel parts—including heads, shells, flanges, valves, piping, and structural components—using jacks, come-alongs, clamps, clips, wedges, and hand tools.
• Perform tack and full-seam welding in required positions using approved processes and procedures, and complete weld tests as required for the assignment.
• Operate welding machines, torches, grinders, and electric or pneumatic hand tools.
• Safely use overhead cranes, hoists, rigging, and forklifts to position materials and prepare work areas; obtain required certifications when assigned.
• Inspect fit-up and completed welds for accuracy, appearance, and conformity to drawings, procedures, and quality standards, and correct defects as directed.
• Follow production schedules and complete assignments accurately and on time.
• Comply with safety rules, confined-space procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and equipment operating practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and properly care for tools and equipment.
• Work independently and collaboratively, follow instructions, and adapt to design or process changes.
• Perform other related fabrication, assembly, repair, or production duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Pet insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Vision insurance
• Bonuses
• AFLAC coverage, including hospitalization and critical care
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed