Welder Structural 1

Job Description

Welding & Fabrication

• Perform SMAW and FCAW welding on structural steel components per project specifications
• Fit, align, and weld steel frames, supports, beams, platforms, handrails, and structural assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications), and construction drawings.
• Verify materials and joint preparations meet quality requirements before welding
  
  
  

Quality & Compliance

• Produce welds that meet applicable code requirements (project-specific standards).
• Participate in weld inspections and repair work as needed.
• Maintain compliance with company welding qualifications and certifications.
• Document weld activities such as heat input, filler metals, and weld maps when required.
  
  
  

Field Work Execution Responsibilities

• Operate oxyfuel cutting, grinding, and other metalworking tools safely.
• Perform field fabrication, modifications, and repairs in elevated, confined, or difficult-access locations.
• Must have knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal, and welding techniques.
• Layout, position, aligns , cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various body positions and in various places.
• Work alongside rigging, structural, and construction teams to complete installations.
• Must be able to work at heights as required
  
  
  

Safety

• Follow all jobsite safety rules, including PPE requirements, fall protection, and hot-work procedures.
• Conduct pre-task hazard assessments and maintain a safe work area.
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment issues immediately.
  
  
  

Qualification Highlights

• Must pass company-required weld qualification tests by QUAL-SOP-14.5.3
• Must have 4 years of industrial welding experience.
• Must have all required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to work outdoors, at heights, and in physically demanding environment
• Proficient with grinders, cutting torches, and other fabrication tools
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all the tools
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Possesses the ability to work effectively team up with other employees.
• Must be able and willing to assist with other activities while not actively welding.
• Attention to detail
• Strong safety mindset
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to follow written procedures (WPS, ITPs, etc.)
  
  
  

Preferred Additional Qualification

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Previous experience in this position with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Current Zachry Certification.
• Experience working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter.
• Former experience working on a new construction project.
  
  
  

Reporting to:

This position does not have any direct reports; however, the position will work closely with and oversee on occasion of helper and labor positions. The position will hold a positional and expertise authority of the helper and laborer positions.

Physical Requirements

• Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat , safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.
  
  
  

Certification Required: Weld Test

• ZII-007 (0.5” CS Plate) SMAW (E7018) 3 positions 2G, 3G, 4G.
• ZII-008 (0.5” CS Plate) SMAW (E309) 3 positions 2G, 3G, 4G. (This weld test is optional, by Superintendent request).
• ZII-016 (0.5” CS Plate) FCAW (E71T1-M) 3 positions 2G, 3G, 4G. (This weld test is optional, by Superintendent request).
  
  
  

Every welder qualification test must first pass visual testing per ASME Section IX paragraph QW-302.4 and meet the requirements of ASME Section IX QW-194 in addition to the following:

• No linear indications allowed,
• No visible porosity allowed,
• No incomplete fusion (cold lap) allowed,
• No tungsten craters or arc strikes/arc blow/arc marks allowed,
• No slag allowed,
• No incomplete penetration allowed,
• External reinforcement shall not exceed 1/8 in.,
• Complete fusion of weld metal and base metal,
• Undercut shall not exceed 1/32 in., (0.8 mm). No blending with a file or post weld grinding is allowed, only wire brushing.
  
  
  

If a welder is assigned 2 different welding processes (i.e., SMAW and FCAW) or F Number (i.e., F4 and F5) as a structural welder, all six (6) position tests shall be completed in 1 day

ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.