Pipe Fabrication Tacker

About the role

The Shaw Group is seeking an experienced Pipe Fabrication Tacker to join our fabrication team at the Beaumont Shop. Our Pipe Fabrication Tackers weld, fabricate, and assist pipefitters in building piping assemblies for industrial projects. We're looking for candidates with strong heavy-shop fabrication experience. This position does not offer Per Diem.

Responsibilities

• Obtains specified filling metal pending job schedule
• Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer
• Starts power supply to produce electric current
• Strikes arc which generates heat to make and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions
• Cleans, degreases weld joint or work piece using grinder, wire brush, etc.
• May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes
• May preheat work piece, using hand torch or rose bud
• May position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture
• May tack assemblies together
• May cut metal plates or structural shapes
• May be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional and technical associations
• Performs only those jobs on which they have been trained and/or authorized
• Works in accordance with safe job practices and complying with company safety rules
• Uses required personal protective equipment
• Reports unsafe conditions or practices
• Cooperates during investigation of any accidents that occur
• Takes an active part and participates in safety meetings, pre-job safety briefings, task hazard analyses and Job Safety Analyses
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Works under minimum supervision
• Typically reports to a supervisor

Basic Qualifications

• Successfully pass the on-site test: GTAW 2" schedule 40 in a 6G position - Weld out to flush
• Must pass visual inspection
• Must have prior pipe fabrication experience in an industrial shop setting (heavy shop background strongly preferred)
• Must be proficient in GTAW (TIG) welding on pipe
• Must be able to pass the required weld test described above
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications)
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements
• Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a fabrication crew
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Reliable work history with a strong, demonstrated work ethic

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Constantly (67-100%)
• Walking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Sitting: Frequently (34-66%)
• Pushing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Pulling: Frequently (34-66%)
• Climbing: Occasionally (0-33%)
• Balancing: Occasionally (0-33%)
• Bending: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping: Frequently (34-66%)
• Kneeling: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crouching: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawling: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reaching: Constantly (67-100%)
• Handling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Fingering: Constantly (67-100%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting 0-10 lbs: Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting 10-25 lbs: Frequently (34-66%)
• Lifting 25-50 lbs: Occasionally (0-33%)
• Carrying 0-10 lbs: Constantly (67-100%)
• Carrying 10-25 lbs: Frequently (34-66%)
• Carrying 25-50 lbs: Occasionally (0-33%)

Benefits

• PTO after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision (eligible within 30 days of hire)
• Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D
• Short/long term disability
• Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FSA, HAS, and Depend Care Flexible Spending Account
• Legal plan
• 401K with company match