Structural Welder Journeyman

Welder Position

This position will be responsible for joining numerous types and configurations of metal components using one or multiple welding processes, as required by site specifications and national code requirements. The Welder will be required to adhere to all site safety requirements while performing all work as instructed by supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, weld symbols, and other written instructions and diagrams to perform task at hand.
• Follows project specifications, Quality Control program documents and understand WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications.)
• Perform GTAW, SMAW, FACW, GMAW and other mixed type of welds based on project needs.
• Field install welds, including, but not limited to: Structural; duct work, hoppers, bag house's, attachment points for Electricians, Ironworkers, and Pipefitters. Pipe including, but not limited to, Stainless steel, various types of chrome, and carbon pipe.
• Select proper fillers for welding task based on welding procedure specifications.
• Prepare welding surfaces per welding procedure to achieve proper joint detail.
• Assist pipe fitters pulling measurements to prep work area, help prep material to weld and install, as well and any other task needed to complete job.
• Work with other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.
• Must have the ability to take direction from a higher skilled worker or foreman.
• Must have basic knowledge of the construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction.
• Communicate with Foreman regarding any problems arising, materials required, or any hazards noted.
• Ability to work different shifts and overtime as required.
• Work under production schedule pressure.
• Attain set standards of accuracy.
• Be able to perform duties in a safe manner.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• High School Diploma or GED Certification (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and ability to perform these operations using units weight measurement and volume
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards
• Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy
• Look at flat drawings, pictures, and blueprints and visualize objects in three-dimensions from plans and drawings
• See details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes or shadings

Physical Demands:

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
• Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.
• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions. This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
• Keep good balance and work at heights.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)
• Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

Hours:

This position is a Full-Time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week. Schedule is subject to projects requirements.

Travel:

Travel required up to 90%. Position requires presence directly on the Project Site location with intermittent travel to residence of record.