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The Brock Group
Pipewldr Crftmn A
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What they do
A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$50,264 / year median in Montana
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Pipewldr Crftmn A The Brock Group
- 3.
Position Key Welder Responsibilities:
Fabricate small, medium, and large bore pipe of various metals and alloys (e.g. butt weld pipe, threaded pipe, and socket weld). Reads and comprehends construction drawings and specifications. Lays out and installs piping, equipment, and other mechanical systems in compliance with construction drawings and specifications. Works in conjunction with other crews and lead persons. Maintains responsibility for all tools and equipment assigned to the group. Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures. Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements. Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements). Operate grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces. Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead). Inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safetyQualifications:
Minimum 3 years welding experience in power plants and refineries preferred. Must have a working knowledge of various welding codes, specification, techniques, and methods. Must be familiar with properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques. Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines. Always attentive to detail and alert to ensure safety. Ability to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers.Location Information:
Brinderson PAR Montana Location of Job:
US:
MT:
Billings Shift:
Exempt:
No Work Type:
Full Time Working Conditions:
ORIENTATION
- Must be able to successfully pass Brock and/or Safety Council Site Specific Orientation requirements.
HEAVY WORK
- Lifting up to 50 pounds of force from the floor to the waist and 35 pounds of force from the waist to above shoulder.
CLIMBING
- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, to elevations in excess of 100 feet, to maintain three-point contact at all times. LADDERS
- Using vertical ladders Frequently up to 100 feet
- Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.
STAIRS & RAMPS
- Using stairs or ramps: Occasionally up to 100 feet
- Activity exists up to 40% of the work shift.
BALANCING
- Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, on unprotected elevated surfaces using fall protection equipment; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing scaffold construction at elevations using fall protection equipment. Frequently
- Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.
STOOPING
- Bending body downward and forward by bending at the waist, requiring full use of the leg and back muscles on a repetitive basis. Frequently
- Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.
KNEELING
- Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Occasionally
- Activity exists up to 40% of the work shift.
CROUCHING
- Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and waist. Frequently
- Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.
REACHING
- Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in order to receive materials from ground level weighing up to 50 pounds as it is being passed and 35 pounds from overhead. Frequently
- Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.
GRIPPING
- Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands to receive materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Frequently
- Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift. VISION
- Have 20/40 vision with or without correction in at least one eye. HEARING
- Must be able to hear a forced whispered voice in one ear, the better ear, at not less than five feet with or without the use of a hearing aid.
WEATHER EXPOSURE
- Exposure to outside atmospheric conditions. Conditions can range from
- 10 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Constantly
- Condition exists in excess of 60% of the work shift.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
- Must be able to properly do all required personal protective equipment for the requirements of the job for up to the entire work shift.
INSULATION TOOLS
- Use Insulation tools commonly associated with type or work.