About this role
Combo Welder performs high-quality welding using GTAW, SMAW on piping and structural components in live field environments. This role requires strong technical skills, adaptability, and the ability to maintain code-quality welds while working in confined spaces, elevated locations, and under schedule-critical conditions.
Preferred Additional Qualification
- Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
- Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
- Previous experience in this position with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
- Current Zachry Certification.
- Experience working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter.
- Former experience working on a new construction project.
Certification Required: Weld Test
- ZII-001 (2.75”/0.625”) GTAW (ER70S-2) / SMAW (E7018) in the 6GR (restricted position).
- ZII-002 (2.75”/0.625”) GTAW (ER70S-2) in the 6GR (restricted position).
Figure 1. 6GR Restricted Jig Dimensions
Optional test, in accordance with the site needs (by Welding Superintendent request):
ZII Test No.
Position
Coupon Size (in.)
Material
First Process
Filler
ZII-004
6GR
2.75” x 0.625”
Carbon
GTAW
NiCr-3
ZII-005
BOX
4” x 0.237”
Carbon
GTAW
NiCr-3
ZII-006
6GR
2.75” x 0.625”
Carbon
SMAW
6010
ZII-013
6G
0.5” x 0.147”
Carbon
GTAW
70S-2
ZII-084
6G
2” x 0.218”
Carbon
GTAW
70S-2
ZII-104
6G
4” x 0.674”
Carbon
GMAW
70S-2
- ZII Test No. Position Coupon Size (in.) Material First Process Filler
- ZII-004 6GR 2.75” x 0.625” Carbon GTAW NiCr-3
- ZII-005 BOX 4” x 0.237” Carbon GTAW NiCr-3
- ZII-006 6GR 2.75” x 0.625” Carbon SMAW 6010
- ZII-013 6G 0.5” x 0.147” Carbon GTAW 70S-2
- ZII-084 6G 2” x 0.218” Carbon GTAW 70S-2
- ZII-104 6G 4” x 0.674” Carbon GMAW 70S-2
Every welder qualification test must first pass visual testing per ASME Section IX paragraph QW-302.4 and meet the requirements of ASME Section IX QW-194 in addition to the following:
- No linear indications allowed,
- No visible porosity allowed,
- No incomplete fusion (cold lap) allowed,
- No tungsten craters or arc strikes/arc blow/arc marks allowed,
- No slag allowed,
- No incomplete penetration allowed,
- 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) root concavity (suck back) allowed, except for classification EX010 electrodes where zero root concavity is permitted,
- External reinforcement shall not exceed 1/8 in.,
- Complete fusion of weld metal and base metal,
- Undercut shall not exceed 1/32 in., (0.8 mm). No blending with a file or post weld grinding is allowed, only wire brushing
Physical Requirements
- Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
- Will talk and hear to communicate.
- Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
- May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
- Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
- Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.
ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.