Job Description
Job Overview
To perform job functions required and assigned in the fabrication of structural/ piping materials per the contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/fitting procedures and established ISO/QC program standards. The Welder’s job duties are to properly weld structure or pipe to construct a drilling deck.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Set and operate welding machine for applicable welding processes.
- Perform welding processes assigned for structural, pipe, and welding projects.
- Pass required welding test per AWS D1.1 latest edition, ASME section IX, and API 1104.
- Maintain quality of welding that can pass NDT testing procedures.
- Perform welding assignments safely and efficiently, always practicing safety.
- Operate appropriate hand tools (chipping hammers, grinders, etc.)
- Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, carbon steel, and other alloys.
- Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding chart specifications or any thickness of metals.
- Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of welding techniques.
- Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure to obtain desired flames.
- Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking distortion, or expansion of the material.
- Expertly welds small, medium, and large structural and pipes of various metals and alloys.
- Expertly welds small, medium, and large structural items.
- Be able to weld structure (beams, grating, stairways) and pipe.
- Assist with building a scaffold to access all areas on structure, pipe, or deck.
- Pull up leads to weld on deck.
- Transport welding equipment in the yard to the work area.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a practical welding test.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- TWIC card
- Welders must have knowledge of and use welding machines, man lifts, chipping & grinding equipment, cutting torches, welding leads, welding whips, and welding guns. Also, all applicable safety equipment used to perform their everyday welding duties (welding shields, goggles, hard hats, etc.)