Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is currently seeking experienced Industrial Mechanical Welders and Combination Welders.
Position Summary:
Welder III: AWS D1.1 structural steel Certified. Preferred minimum of 1 year industrial experience. Welds together structural metal components as specified by drawings, work orders, or oral instructions, utilizing knowledge of metallic and non-metallic materials including the specifications of the particular equipment to be used in the process. Interested in learning and qualifying in more stringent welding requirements of pressure boundary for piping, tanks, or vessels. Qualification Highlights:
Must have current applicable welding certification with RCI or be able to pass a weld test successfully
Must have required welding experience for the welding classification
Must have all required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for position - see below
Must be able to meet all physical requirements
Must have all tools listed below upon start date
Must be able to regularly and reliably show up at the assigned job site
Must meet all safety and security requirements at the assigned job site
Position Responsibilities:
Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding of pipe applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metals to be assembled, metals machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques
Layout, position, align, cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various body positions and in various places
Bolts, clamps, and tack welds parts to secure in position for welding
Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc gas welding equipment
Weld metal materials to piping systems, supports, or associated equipment using the appropriate welding procedure for the various equipment and metal types involved
Identify all equipment for job and process
Identify all safety risks and requirements
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Current RCI employee
RCI former employee from a Reduction of Force (ROF)
Current RCI Welding Certification
Former experience of working with RCI
Experience working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter
Former experience working in the petrochemical industry
Physical Requirements:
Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, waling, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting
Will talk and hear to communicate effectively
Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push and pull various objects, materials, controls or tools
Will be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs in weight
Will work at slight heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms using the appropriate fall protection requirements
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and safety toe work boots
Must be capable of working outdoors in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind, while wearing appropriate PPE. Must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.
Required Tools:
1 - Metal Tool Box with Lock & Bolt Bag
1 - Stinger
1 - TIG Rig (combo welders only)
1 - Welding Hood
1 - Chipping Hammer
1 - Pair of Klein Pliers or equal
2 - Crescent Wrench 12" and 15"
1 - 25' Tape
1 - 32 oz. Ball Peen Hammer
1 - Torpedo Level
1 - Combination Square
1 - Pair of Leathers (overhead welding)
1 - Safety Toed Boots
RCI is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.
RCI is a Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).