The Shaw Group

Overview

The Structural Welder is responsible for certifying multi-process structural steel and performing general welding procedures. The role requires proficiency in various welding techniques and the ability to work with different positions and materials.

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.
• Able to weld 1/4" Stainless plate.
• May be required to pass performance tests or standard tests for certification.
• Performs only jobs for which they have been trained and/or authorized.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• May require previous years of experience in the field or in a related field.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within welding.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions.