Overview
The Structural Welder position at Kiewit involves planning, laying out, welding, installing, and repairing structural steel products according to industry standards and specifications. The role requires intermediate experience and encompasses various welding processes and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Perform welding on various materials using different welding processes, including GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and SAW.
- Lay out, position, fit, and weld various structural components according to supplied fabrication drawings.
- Set up, troubleshoot, and operate welding machines according to job specifications and procedures.
- Adjust valves, gauges, and flames as needed, and handle compressed gas and oxygen cylinders safely.
- Operate air arc gouger, grinder, and other industry machines, tools, and equipment.
Requirements
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous experience in the field or a related area.
- Must possess working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
- Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and layout tools safely and efficiently.
- Able to meet all physical requirements.
- Must have all required tools.
- Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft).
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload.
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.