**Description** The Welder is responsible for cutting, shaping, and joining metal components to create a variety of products. This position requires excellent attention to detail, the ability to read and interpret blue prints, and a strong knowledge of welding techniques. **Duties:** + Welds all types of steel skids and structures using drawings, specifications and industry standards. + Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe work environment. + Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures. + Proper Identification of materials and component preparation. + Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. + Ensure the proper weld procedure, type of material and rod size are accurately assessed for reach welding project. + Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts. + Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws by visually. + Performs quality checks on completed products. + Performs routine maintenance on welding equipment. + Maintains a clean and safe work environment by wearing relevant PPE according to safety protection requirements, following procedures and rules, and completing training. + All other duties assigned by management. **Qualifications** **SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS** + High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred). + Previous experience as a Welder or in a similarly role is highly preferred. + Must be able to read a blueprint. + Must be familiar with Safety and OSHA requirements within a welding environment. + Basic mathematics: add, subtract, multiply, and divide. + Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures. + Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with precision. + Excellent problem-solving skills to address welding challenges and ensure quality welds. + Must be able to pass weld qualification test. Weld test(s) administered will be specific to the project currently being staffed. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** + Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds or more. + Must be able to adapt to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration. + Must be able to stand or walk on feet for long periods of time. + Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights. + Good hand/eye coordination. + Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work. Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Burns & McDonnell does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religions, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by application state or federal civil rights law. **Job** Construction Services **Primary Location** US-TX-Houston **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 75 % of the Time **Req ID:** 244395 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A