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Shop Structural Welder

CB&I

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset-management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.


Overview

The shop Structural Welder Lays out, aligns and welds fabricated, Plate and structural components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, pipe, according to blueprints and metallurgy.

Benefits Offered:
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
Standard work schedule is 4 days a week (Monday- Thursday), 10 hours a day.

Mandatory Overtime on weekends based on production needs

Responsibilities
  • Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
  • May be required to use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes.
  • Lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together in various body positions.
  • Bolts, clamps and welds together metal components of products such as piping systems, plate, pipe and tube or structural shapes, using arc and arc gas welding equipment.
  • May weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position.
  • May tack weld assemblies together.
  • Connects cable from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope and pulse as specified by procedure or supervisor.
  • Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.
  • Starts power supply to produce electric current.
  • Strikes arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece.
  • Manually guides electrode or gun along weld-line, maintaining length of arc and speed and movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
  • May manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal.
  • May clean or degrease weld joint or workplace, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath.
  • May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.
  • May remove excess weld, defective weld material, slag and spatter, using carbon arc gouge, hand scrapper, grinder or power chipper.
  • May preheat work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace. May cut metal plates or structural shapes.
  • Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
  • Loads, transport and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
  • May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
  • Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
  • Assist other mechanics as needed.
  • Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
  • Required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards.
  • Performs only procedures certified in.
  • Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
  • Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
  • Highschool diploma or more
  • Capable of certifying on single process plate being proficient in SMAW or GMAW welding processes.
  • May require x-ray qualities.
  • Ability to pass specific weld tests
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
  • Capable of certifying on single process plate being proficient in SMAW or GMAW welding processes.
  • May require x-ray qualities.
  • Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
  • Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
  • Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
  • 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 objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
  • Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
Normal work environment will be shop or field which will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles.


Physical Requirements

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

Standing

F

Walking

O

Sitting

O

Pushing

NP

Pulling

NP

Climbing

O

Balancing

O

Bending

O

Stooping

O

Kneeling

O

Crouching

O

Crawling

O

Reaching

O

Handling

C

Fingering

C

Feeling

F

Vision

F

Hearing

F

Lifting (lbs.)

Carrying (lbs.)


0-10lbs

F

0-10lbs

F


10-20lbs

F

10-20lbs

F

25-50lbs

F

25-50lbs

F

50-100lbs

O

50-100lbs

O

100lbs+

NP

100lbs+

NP

Sedentary Work:

Lifting 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools.

Light Work:

Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Medium Work:

Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds (overhead level).

Heavy Work:

Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Very Heavy Work:

Lifting objects more than 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more (to shoulder height).

Tools Used


Roll Machine

Wrench

Hammer

Hand Tools

Personal Protective Equipment


Hard Hat, Leather Gloves

Safety Goggles/Glasses Z87 STAMPED

Hearing Protection

Safety Toe Shoes Required ANSI 41.1 with steel toe and defined heel

Audio-Visual & Licensing Demands

R=Required & NR =Not Required

Depth Perception

R

Color Discrimination

R

Peripheral Vision

R

Hearing (Avg)

R

Work Environment

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

Inside

C

Wet and/or Humid

O

Electrical

Hazards

NP

Fumes


NP

Outside

F

Noise


C

Burns


F

Odors

NP

Extreme Cold


O

Vibration

O

Explosives


NP

Mist


NP

Extreme Heat

O

Mechanical

Hazards

O

Radiant Energy

NP

Gases


NP


Skills and Behaviors
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
  • Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Extent Flexibility -- The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  • Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)18) Information comprehension - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
  • Mathematical Reasoning -- The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
  • Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Drawing reading- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Advanced Self-Awareness and Interpersonal skills
  • A consistently developing Business and Technical Acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results.
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