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Cb&I

Shop Fitter/ Welder

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Cb&I
World‑leading engineer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals for energy/industrial markets.
Welds and fits metal components per blueprints in a shop.
2d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Onsite
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction services
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Water & Wastewater
Industrial
LNG
Petrochemicals
Hydrogen Energy Transition
Nuclear
Storage Facilities
Role
What you would be doing
welding
setup jigs
blueprint layout
equipment selection
metal cutting
safety compliance
  • May position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture. May tack assemblies together.
  • Strikes arc which generates heat to make and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations with precision.
  • Install and repair fabricated parts into assemblies, ensuring structural integrity and alignment.
  • Serving on the safety committee if requested
  • Cooperating during investigation of any accidents that occur
  • Sets up face block, jigs and fixtures.
  • May cut metal plates or structural shapes.
  • Working in accordance with safe job practices and complying with company safety rules
  • Taking an active part and participating in safety meetings, pre-job safety briefings, task hazard analyses and Job Safety Analyses.
  • Making safety suggestions
  • Removes high spots and cuts bevels, using hand files, portable grinders and cutting torch. Straightens warped or bent parts.
  • Positions or tightens braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps or bolt parts in positions for welding or riveting.
  • Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
  • Reporting unsafe conditions or practices
  • May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes. May prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.
  • Lays out, positions, aligns and fits together fabricated parts of structural metal products in shop according to blueprint and layout specifications, preparatory to welding or riveting.
  • Locates and marks centerlines and reference points onto floor or face block and transposes them to work piece, using tape, chains, plumb bob, and squares.
  • Select appropriate welding equipment and methods based on material properties and job requirements.
  • May chip off excess weld, slag, and spatter, using hand scraper or power chipper. May preheat work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace.
  • Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties and activities as required.
  • Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies using measuring tools such as straightedges, calipers, and rulers.
  • Plans sequence of operation, applying knowledge of geometry, effects of heat, and allowance for weld shrinkage, machining and thickness of metal.
  • Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer.
  • May clean or degrease weld joint or work piece, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath.
  • Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.
  • Moves parts into position, manually or by hoist or crane.
  • Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including sweeping floors, removing hazards, and organizing tools.
  • Starts power supply to produce electric current.
  • May operate other machine shop equipment to prepare components for welding.
  • Perform tack-welding and full welding on components in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions, including under pre-heat conditions.
  • Using required personal protective equipment
  • May manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal.
  • Remove surface imperfections using grinders, scrapers, and other finishing tools to meet quality standards.
  • Cut and shape metal workpieces using powered oxy-fuel hand torch and other shop tools.
What you bring
welding
computer skills
math skills
communication
adaptability
certification
  • May be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional and technical associations.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to effectively verbally communicate directions from craft supervisors and respond to questions from managers and fellow workers.
  • Advanced Self-Awareness and Interpersonal skills
  • Mathematical skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
  • Adaptability and Agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
  • May be designated according to type of equipment used as Welder, Carbon Arc (welding); Welder, Flux-Cored Arc (welding); Welder, Gas-Metal Arc (welding); Welder, Gas-Tungsten Arc (welding); Welder, Hand, Submerged Arc (welding); Welder, Plasma Arc (welding); Welder, Shielded-Metal Arc (welding).
  • Computer Skills:
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Company
Overview
135+ years
Industry Pioneer
Operates for over 135 years, showcasing long-term expertise and evolution.
60,000+ structures
Storage Expertise
Engineers over 60,000 storage tanks and terminals, highlighting extensive infrastructure development.
Three World Firsts
Innovation Milestones
Engineered groundbreaking technologies including spherical vessels and LNG tanks.
Re-launched in 2024
New Chapter
Initiated a new era in late 2024, debt-free, targeting infrastructure and energy sectors.
  • Designs, fabricates and installs large‑scale tanks and terminals for energy, petrochemical, water and industrial sectors.
  • Specialises in cryogenic LNG, liquid hydrogen systems, ammonia, high‑pressure and atmospheric storage vessels.
  • Delivered headline projects including NASA’s giant liquid hydrogen tank, Peru LNG plant, plus global water‑treatment vessels.
Culture + Values
  • Safety First
  • Integrity and Accountability
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Customer Focus
  • Excellence and Innovation
  • Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net-Zero Goal
Aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by the year 2050 through comprehensive environmental strategies.
  • Focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across operations
  • Investing in renewable energy solutions
  • Advancing sustainable infrastructure projects
  • Improving energy efficiency and waste management practices
  • Promoting the use of green building materials and technologies
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Encouraging a culture of inclusivity across all levels
  • Gender diversity initiatives aimed at increasing female representation
  • Regular review of diversity metrics and progress towards goals
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