Structural Welder

Mechanical Department Full Time Manual Labor Clute, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition

Job Description

Company

Norrell Construction

Department

Field Operations

Employment Type

Full-time

Reports To

Ironworker Foreman / Site Superintendent

The Structural Welder joins structural steel members, including columns, beams, C channels, trusses, gussets, girders and base plates, on commercial and industrial construction projects. The welder works from engineered drawings and welding procedure specifications (WPS) to produce code-compliant welds in the shop and in the field, in all positions and weather conditions.

• Set up welding equipment and select the electrode, wire, flux and shielding gas specified in the WPS.
• Weld structural steel connections (fillet, complete and partial joint penetration, and plug welds) per project drawings and AWS D1.1.
• Fit up, align, clamp and tack-weld components to specified tolerances before final welding.
• Prepare joints by grinding, cleaning and removing mill scale, rust, moisture and contaminants.
• Maintain required preheat and inter-pass temperatures on thicker or higher-strength material.
• Perform stud welding and deck attachment welds (puddle and arc spot welds) as required.
• Visually inspect completed welds for size, profile and discontinuities, and repair rejected welds per the approved repair procedure.
• Read and interpret structural drawings and welding symbols.
• Maintain welding logs, consumable records and qualification documentation per the project quality plan.
• Follow all site safety rules, hot work permit requirements and fall protection procedures.
• Cooperate with ironworkers, inspectors and supervisors to keep work on schedule.

• Current AWS D1.1 structural welder certification (or ability to pass qualification testing) for the required processes and positions, such as 3G and 4G.
• Proficiency in SMAW (stick) and FCAW (flux-core) welding; GMAW/GTAW experience is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints, welding symbols and fit-up measurements.
• Proficiency with grinders, torches and hand tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or apprenticeship training preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites.

• Additional certifications such as ASME pipe/plate weld qualifications.
• 5+ years’ experience as an AWS D1.1 SMAW structural welder.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card; fall protection and aerial lift training.
• Field experience on commercial, industrial or infrastructure projects.

• Work outdoors and at height on steel structures in heat, cold, wind and other weather.
• Kneel, crouch, climb and weld overhead for extended periods.
• Lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 lbs, and more with assistance.
• Wear required PPE at all times: flame-resistant clothing, gloves, auto-darkening helmet, safety glasses, hard hat, fall arrest equipment and respiratory protection when needed.

Norrell Construction is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.