Employment Opportunity: Field Tank Welders (Baytown, TX)

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all duties safely.
• Must pass a weld test per AWS or ASME for the applied processes, and pass either a bend test or X‑ray inspection with 7018 electrodes in the vertical position.
• Experience in constructing field‑erected storage structures.
• Proficient with tools such as 4‑ and 8‑pound hammers, fit‑up bar, grinders, and chipping hammers.
• Must pass a post‑hire physical confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass a substance‑abuse test when required by Advance Tank or its customers.
• Background check required.

Essential Functions, Duties & Tasks

• Perform all duties safely.
• Weld with 7018 electrodes and downhill using 6010 electrodes.
• Weld using the submerged arc process.
• Manually move up to 100 feet of weld lead (70–100 lb).
• Arc gouge as required.
• Climb to heights of up to 160 feet via vertical ladder and use tools at that height.
• Assist in moving steel plate: unloading, loading, hanging, aligning, and fitting.
• Drive stakes and fit up vertical, round, roof, and bottom seams; perform bottom breakdowns.
• Grind weld seams in preparation for X‑ray, chip off weld burrs, and clean plate surfaces.

Other Functions, Duties & Tasks

• Wear and use a respirator when necessary (ATC will test for ability).
• Read blueprints, perform layout, and move scaffolding.

Pay

Pay range: $40.00 – $43.00 per hour, dependent on experience and capabilities.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health and dental insurance

Schedule

Monday through Friday, typically ten hours per day. Hours may be dictated by the customer, and overtime is required.

Work Conditions

• Extensive travel throughout the United States with significant time away from home.
• On‑feet work all day, including kneeling, bending, and standing.
• Required personal protective equipment: hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, and suitable work clothing.
• Job sites vary from clear and open to congested and tight.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Must adhere to the Company Work Ethic Document provided in the new‑hire packet.