Overview
The Rig Welder will support rigs in all operations that require cutting or welding. Will work from blueprints, sketches, specifications and produce quality work with reasonable efficiency. Will provide own welding machine and power tools to perform the job such as a grinder, porta-band, torch, or gauge. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and also learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.
Responsibilities
The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
- Weld metal and other components to fabricate or repair products
- Cut with a hand torch and beveling machine
- Maintain needed supplies and tools as needed
- Assist other mechanics/craft workers as needed
Qualifications
- Preferably one (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill
- Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
- OSHA approved corrective eye wear (Z87)
- Job site "Personal Protective Equipment" requirements (hearing protection, safety glasses, long sleeve shirt, gloves, steel toe boots, etc)
- Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the work place Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction
Mental Involvement;
Employee may be required to do the following: following set procedures and standards; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape and form of pipe spools, figures and objects; following oral and/or written directions; reading and writing; ability to recognize and report safety hazards
Physical Involvement:
Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction