Structural Welder Jobs

A Structural Welder will weld, fabricate and assist pipe fitters, electricians, millwrights, and ironworks in installation of varying types of equipment and supports for industrial pipe, structural, electrical and mechanical systems.

Qualification Highlights

• Must have current applicable welding certification with Zachry or be able to successfully pass a weld test.
• Must have all required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have all the tools listed below upon start date.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able to Stick & Flux Core weld on varies types of equipment and material.

Position Responsibilities

• Identify all safety risks and requirements.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Identify all equipment for job and process.
• Weld metal materials to piping systems equipment using the appropriate welding procedure for the various equipment and metal types involved.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc gas welding equipment.
• Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
• Layout, position, aligns, cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various body positions and in various places.

Required Qualifications

• Must have current applicable welding certification with Zachry or be able to successfully pass a weld test.
• Must meet all physical demands (see section below).
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have experience welding multiple types of material possibly including but not limited to: carbon steel, stainless, aluminum and chrome.
• Must be proficient in welding with varies rods including but not limited to 6010 & 7018.
• Must be able to work at heights as required.
• Me able to read and interrupt technical manuals as applicable.
• Must have the ability to stick & Flux Core weld in 2g, 3g, and 4g conditions.
• Must be able and willing to assist with other activities while not actively welding.
• Must have thorough knowledge of various metals characteristic and qualities including the correct welding processes required and the effects of welding on the material.
• Must be able to read blue prints and other engineering drawings in order to efficiently perform work.

Preferred Additional Qualification

• Former experience working in a Combined-Cycle power plant construction project.
• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Previous experience in this position with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Current Zachry Certification.

• Will work at slight heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work in weathering conditions including heat conditions while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and leather work boots.
• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.