Structural Welder
Job Description
Company
Norrell Construction
Department
Field Operations
Employment Type
Full-time
Reports To
Ironworker Foreman / Site Superintendent
Position Summary
The Structural Welder joins structural steel members, including columns, beams, C channels, trusses, gussets, girders and base plates, on commercial and industrial construction projects. The welder works from engineered drawings and welding procedure specifications (WPS) to produce code-compliant welds in the shop and in the field, in all positions and weather conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up welding equipment and select the electrode, wire, flux and shielding gas specified in the WPS.
- Weld structural steel connections (fillet, complete and partial joint penetration, and plug welds) per project drawings and AWS D1.1.
- Fit up, align, clamp and tack-weld components to specified tolerances before final welding.
- Prepare joints by grinding, cleaning and removing mill scale, rust, moisture and contaminants.
- Maintain required preheat and inter-pass temperatures on thicker or higher-strength material.
- Perform stud welding and deck attachment welds (puddle and arc spot welds) as required.
- Visually inspect completed welds for size, profile and discontinuities, and repair rejected welds per the approved repair procedure.
- Read and interpret structural drawings and welding symbols.
- Maintain welding logs, consumable records and qualification documentation per the project quality plan.
- Follow all site safety rules, hot work permit requirements and fall protection procedures.
- Cooperate with ironworkers, inspectors and supervisors to keep work on schedule.
Qualifications
Required
- Current AWS D1.1 structural welder certification (or ability to pass qualification testing) for the required processes and positions, such as 3G and 4G.
- Proficiency in SMAW (stick) and FCAW (flux-core) welding; GMAW/GTAW experience is a plus.
- Ability to read blueprints, welding symbols and fit-up measurements.
- Proficiency with grinders, torches and hand tools.
- High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or apprenticeship training preferred.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites.
Preferred
- Additional certifications such as ASME pipe/plate weld qualifications.
- 5+ years’ experience as an AWS D1.1 SMAW structural welder.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card; fall protection and aerial lift training.
- Field experience on commercial, industrial or infrastructure projects.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Work outdoors and at height on steel structures in heat, cold, wind and other weather.
- Kneel, crouch, climb and weld overhead for extended periods.
- Lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 lbs, and more with assistance.
- Wear required PPE at all times: flame-resistant clothing, gloves, auto-darkening helmet, safety glasses, hard hat, fall arrest equipment and respiratory protection when needed.
Equal Opportunity
Norrell Construction is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
