The Shaw Group

Overview

The Shop Combo Welder position offers a competitive wage of up to $37.00 per hour based on weld qualifications, with benefits available within the first 30 days of employment. Candidates must have experience in a Tier 1 Pipe Fabrication Shop and be capable of certifying on multi-process pipe while proficient in general welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Manually guide electrode or gun along weld line to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Obtain specified electrode and insert it into portable holder or welding gun.
• Connect cables from welding unit to obtain specified amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse.
• Start power supply to produce electric current.
• Strike arc to generate heat and deposit metal from electrode to work piece.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Clean or degrease weld joint or work piece using appropriate tools.
• Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes as needed.
• Prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.
• Chip off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand scraper or power chipper.
• Preheat work piece using hand torch or heating furnace.
• Position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture.
• Tack assemblies together as necessary.
• Cut metal plates or structural shapes.
• Pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards.
• Work in accordance with safe job practices and comply with company safety rules.
• Use required personal protective equipment and report unsafe conditions.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• PTO
• 401k

Additional Information

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