The Shaw Group

Overview

The Shop Combo Welder position offers a competitive hourly wage of up to $37.00 based on weld qualifications. The role requires proficiency in multi-process pipe welding and experience in a Tier 1 Pipe Fabrication Shop.

Responsibilities

• Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Obtains specified electrode and inserts it into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.
• Connects cables from welding unit to obtain specified amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse.
• Starts power supply to produce electric current.
• Strikes arc to generate heat and deposit metal from electrode to work piece.
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Cleans or degreases weld joint or work piece using appropriate tools.
• Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes.
• Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand scraper or power chipper.
• Preheats work piece using hand torch or heating furnace.
• Positions and clamps work pieces together or assembles them in jig or fixture.
• Tacks assemblies together.
• Cuts metal plates or structural shapes.
• May be designated according to type of equipment used as various types of welders.
• Passes employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards.
• Works in accordance with safe job practices and complies with company safety rules.
• Uses required personal protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions or practices.
• Participates in safety meetings and job safety analyses.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass the on-site Weld Test.
• Experience in a Tier 1 Pipe Fabrication Shop is required.
• Capable of certifying on multi-process pipe welding.
• Proficiency in general welding processes.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401k

Additional Information

• Day and Night Shift available with a 10% night shift differential.
• This position does NOT pay per diem.