Rig Welder

Description

• Operate tools and equipment including angle grinders, beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a saw-zall.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Welding pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications
• Lay out, fits and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms, such as tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and within all heavy construction
• Recognize, set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture

Requirements

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have 3 years’ experience as a Rig Welder
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines
• Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary
• Must pass a weld test (stick, tig, sub-arc, flux core, or mig)
• Ability and willingness to travel as required
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help
• Knowledge of welding and metallurgy (SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW)
• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas
• Knowledge of arithmetic
• Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Ability to operate job related tools
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented
• Must own gas or diesel welding rig including PPE and jack stands

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance