**Description**

The Welder is responsible for cutting, shaping, and joining metal components to create a variety of products. This position requires excellent attention to detail, the ability to read and interpret blue prints, and a strong knowledge of welding techniques.

**Duties:**

+ Welds all types of steel skids and structures using drawings, specifications and industry standards.

+ Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

+ Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.

+ Proper Identification of materials and component preparation.

+ Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

+ Ensure the proper weld procedure, type of material and rod size are accurately assessed for reach welding project.

+ Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.

+ Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws by visually.

+ Performs quality checks on completed products.

+ Performs routine maintenance on welding equipment.

+ Maintains a clean and safe work environment by wearing relevant PPE according to safety protection requirements, following procedures and rules, and completing training.

+ All other duties assigned by management.

**Qualifications**

**SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS**

+ High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred).

+ Previous experience as a Welder or in a similarly role is highly preferred.

+ Must be able to read a blueprint.

+ Must be familiar with Safety and OSHA requirements within a welding environment.

+ Basic mathematics: add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

+ Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures.

+ Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with precision.

+ Excellent problem-solving skills to address welding challenges and ensure quality welds.

+ Must be able to pass weld qualification test. Weld test(s) administered will be specific to the project currently being staffed.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**

+ Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds or more.

+ Must be able to adapt to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.

+ Must be able to stand or walk on feet for long periods of time.

+ Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.

+ Good hand/eye coordination.

+ Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.

Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Burns & McDonnell does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religions, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by application state or federal civil rights law.

**Job** Construction Services

**Primary Location** US-TX-Houston

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** Yes, 75 % of the Time

**Req ID:** 244395

**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A