Welder

Brown & Root•Geismar, LA

About The Position

The Welder lays out, aligns, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings, and pipe, following blueprints and metallurgy requirements. The role is combination welding and may require certification on multi-process pipe, including SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW. X-ray-quality welding may be required. Work is performed using only procedures for which the welder is certified, and the employee must pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards. The position works under immediate supervision and relies on instructions and established guidelines. It requires attention to safety and project rules, and may include respiratory protection. Physical requirements include standing 50% of the time, walking 20%, sitting 30%, and lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds. Reaching, handling, and fingering are constant; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing are occasional.

Requirements

Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Apply basic mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select proper tools.
Visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines under immediate supervision.
Pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards and perform only certified procedures.
Comply with safety and project rules; respiratory protection may be required.
Meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

Select pipe, related materials, and equipment according to specifications.
Select equipment and plan layouts, assembly, and welding based on geometry, metal properties, machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
Use applicable welding processes, which may include Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components together in various body positions.
Bolt, clamp, tack weld, and weld metal components such as piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, and structural shapes, including in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
Connect welding equipment and set amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse as specified by procedure or supervisor.
Select and install electrodes or thread consumable electrode wire through a portable welding gun.
Operate the power supply and produce welds by guiding the electrode or gun along the weld line while maintaining the required arc length, speed, and movement.
Manually apply filler rod when needed.
Clean or degrease weld joints and work areas; repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes as needed.
Remove excess or defective weld material, slag, and spatter using appropriate tools.
Preheat work pieces when required and cut metal plates or structural shapes as needed.
Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.
Assist other mechanics as needed.
Pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards, and perform only procedures for which certified.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, perform other duties as required, and use respiratory protection when required.