The Shaw Group

Overview

The Tacker 2 position involves welding metal components using the TIG process. Candidates must pass a Tacker Test and visual inspection, and will be responsible for various welding tasks while adhering to safety practices.

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 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 for depositing 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 as needed.
• Cuts metal plates or structural shapes.
• Passes employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards.
• Performs jobs only on which they have been trained and/or authorized.
• Works in accordance with safe job practices and complies with company safety rules.
• Uses required personal protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions or practices.
• Cooperates during investigation of any accidents that occur.
• Participates in safety meetings, pre-job safety briefings, task hazard analyses, and Job Safety Analyses.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions.
• Works under minimum supervision and typically reports to a supervisor.

Requirements

• Successfully pass the on-site Tacker Test: Tig 2” schedule 80 in a 5G position.
• Must pass visual inspection and x-ray.

Benefits

Additional Information

• The position does NOT pay per diem.