Shop Structural Welder Job Houston area,Texas USA,Manufacturing / Production

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units – Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services – we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview

The shop Structural Welder lays out, aligns, and welds fabricated plate and structural components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and pipe, according to blueprints and metallurgy.

Benefits Offered

Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Short Term Disability
401(k)
401(k) matching
Paid time off – Vacation + Paid Holiday

All benefits start day 1, except vacation which starts after 90 days.

Responsibilities

Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
May be required to use Gas‑Metal Arc, Flux‑Cored Arc, Gas‑Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes.
Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together in various positions.
Bolts, clamps, and welds metal components such as piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, or structural shapes using arc and arc gas welding equipment.
May weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position.
May tack weld assemblies together.
Connects cable from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse as specified by procedure or supervisor.
Obtains specified electrode and inserts it into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.
Starts power supply to produce electric current.
Strikes arc to generate heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpiece and join edges of the workpiece.
Manually guides electrode or gun along weld‑line, maintaining arc length and speed to form specified depth of fusion and bead, judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
May manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal.
May clean or degrease weld joint or workplace using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath.
May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.
May remove excess weld, defective weld material, slag, and spatter using carbon arc gouge, hand scrapper, grinder, or power chipper.
May preheat workpiece using hand torch or heating furnace; may cut metal plates or structural shapes.
Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
Loads, transports, and unloads material, tools, equipment, and supplies.
May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
Assists other mechanics as needed.
Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
Required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards.
Performs only procedures certified in.
Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
Performs other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or higher.
Capable of certifying on single‑process plate being proficient in SMAW or GMAW welding processes.
May require x‑ray qualifications.
Ability to pass specific weld tests.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Capable of certifying on single‑process plate being proficient in SMAW or GMAW welding processes.
May require x‑ray qualifications.
Has knowledge of commonly‑used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Relies on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Works under immediate supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Works within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Apply basic mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select proper tools.
Visualize objects in three…