Structural Welder Journeyman

Position Summary

Plan, lay‑out, weld, install, and repair all types of structural steel products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes and industry standards.

Intermediate

• Set‑up, troubleshoot and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures.
• Preheat and weld metal components as specified by blueprints, welding symbols, job specifications, or welding procedures.
• Weld various processes FCAW‑S, FCAW‑G, TGAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW.
• Operate air‑arc gouger, grinder, stress‑relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools and equipment.
• Make welding repairs and correct substandard welds.

• Experience as a Structural Welder in a power plant/industrial setting is required.
• Must possess the working knowledge, skills and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently.

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site; so must be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required.
• May be required to use ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts or scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
• Must have required tools.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.
• Ability to pass pre‑access drug and alcohol testing, fit‑for‑duty medical and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.