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Shop Plate Welder

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Clive, IA, United States


Company Overview
CB&I®

is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically‑located operations to provide customers world‑class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview
Build a career designing and assembling the water towers and steel tanks of tomorrow! To be offered a welding position you must pass the weld test.

Responsibilities

Fit and weld metal components to design drawings and weld procedures. Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux core, and Submerged Arc welding.

Lays out, fits and welds fabricated heavy plate steel components to assemble tanks and pressure vessels.

Local Requirements

Access equipment utilizing appropriate fall protection and available handholds.

Understand verbal instructions and written posted notices.

Comply with all written and verbally communicated safety rules and procedures.

Perform general labor in shop environment.

Maintain and use personal protective equipment.

Occasional outdoor exposure to weather elements (heat, cold, sun, snow, wind, rain etc.).

Work effectively at heights without disorientation on ladders which may be up to 10 ft.

Qualifications

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to lift up to 25 lb. frequently throughout the workday and up to 50 lb. infrequently.

Must be able to stand 100% of the day.

High school or equivalent (Preferred).

Able to read design drawings.

Able to pass a weld test.

Able to pass pre‑employment drug screen.

Skills and Behaviors
Typical Duties:

Layout, assembly, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques. Positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, tape measure.

Tack‑welds or welds on components and assemblies, using electric or other welding equipment.

Determines required welding method, welding techniques.

May be required to use GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW, or SMAW welding processes.

Cuts workpiece, using oxy‑fuel hand torch and plasma.

Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together in various body positions.

Bolts, clamps, and welds together metal components of products such as piping systems, plate, pipe, and tube or structural shapes, using arc and arc gas welding equipment.

May weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions; at times under pre‑heat conditions.

May preheat workpiece using hand torch.

Loads, transports, and unloads materials and tools.

May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and workpieces during installation.

Assists other mechanics/personnel as needed.

Performs only procedures certified in.

Responsible for observing and complying with safety and shop rules.

Installs and repairs fabricated parts into shop assemblies.

Removes rough spots from workpiece using a portable grinder or scraper.

Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.

Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.

Essential Skills

Arm‑hand steadiness – ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving or holding a piece.

Written comprehension – ability to read and understand information presented in writing.

Extent flexibility – ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.

Near vision – ability to see details at close range.

Information comprehension – ability to arrange actions or objects in a specific order or pattern according to rule sets.

Mathematical reasoning – ability to choose appropriate mathematical methods or formulas.

Drawing reading – knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

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