Welder Structural 1

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

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