Structural Welder Helper

Structural Welder Helper
Kingsport, TN, USA Req #216
Monday, May 13, 2024
Position Summary
Responsible for welding and assembling structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings and pipe .
Primary 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 Bolts, clamps, and weld together metal components of products such as piping systems, place, pipe and tube or structural shapes, using arc and arc gas welding equipment 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 work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace. May cut me tal plates or structural shapes - Examines weld for bea d size and other specifications Additional responsibilities not listed may be required
Qualifications Minimum 4 year s i ndustrial construction/maintenance industry experience
Physical Requirements Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Feeling, Repetitive Motions Other details Job Family USA - Welder Pay Type Hourly Min Hiring Rate $18.14 Max Hiring Rate $21.78