Welder

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Bilfinger is a leading global provider of industrial services, offering a comprehensive portfolio that includes manufacturing, consulting, engineering, assembly, maintenance, plant expansion, turnarounds, environmental technologies, and digital solutions.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Welder who will join metal components, such as metal plates, as specified by layout, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures, or oral instructions through the application of heat or electric arc-welding equipment.

Education Level

• High School Diploma, GED, and completion of a craft apprenticeship

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of welding experience in an industrial setting.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of material and work pieces during assembly and installation.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on project requirements.
• Determines required equipment and welding methods.
• Follows all quality requirements.
• Load, transport, and unload tools, equipment, and supplies.
• May repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts using a cutting torch and hand tools.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
• Operates cutting equipment, including torches and various power and hand tools.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks, including cleaning activities, on tools and equipment.
• Read blueprints and drawings, and plan the layout and procedures.
• Safety is a priority; employee must understand construction risks and bring them to the attention of their supervisor.
• Selects materials/equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties/reactions of metal, and welding techniques.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws.
• Welds components in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Welds components of all kinds and sizes using SMAW (Stick Rod) welding procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written communication, and listening skills (required)
• Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements listed below in harsh or stressful conditions.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to work individually and in a team.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be proficient in reading blueprints and isometric drawings.
• Must pass weld test as determined per site requirements.
• Must wear PPE in designated areas.

Work Environment

• Ability to carry tools.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to move in and around confined and cluttered places and uneven areas.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to reach with arms and use tools above/over the head.
• Ability to sit, balance, and climb ladders, scaffolds, and other objects.
• Ability to stand (for extended periods), walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist.
• Ability to use hands to grasp.
• Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift, if required, in all weather conditions.
• Must be clean-shaven
• Must pass a pre-employment Drug Screen
• Must pass a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
• Vision adequate to perform all required tasks.

Employer’s Statement

Bilfinger is an Equal Opportunity Employer.