Tank Builder / Welder (Pennsylvania Local)

Statement of Purpose
To provide satisfying, long-term work opportunities for our dedicated employees - We believe that there is pride to be gained in performing productive work, and there should be great satisfaction in achieving results as a team. Our efforts will be spent towards continuously improving the health, strength, and quality of the company. We believe our collective success will generate value that supports our families and benefits our communities.


We are currently looking to hire welders to join our Pittsburgh Local Tank Crew. Our Pittsburgh Local Crew builds and repairs tanks in the Pennslyvania and the surrounding states.

Frequent travel is required in the region. When not traveling, the crew works in our Braddock shop.

We are looking for individuals who are good working with their hands, enjoy making things, and want to learn
how to weld. We will teach you how to weld storage tanks and make custom fabricated parts and assemblies.

Compensation: Hourly wage based upon experience and skill set, plus per diem (to cover meals and lodging). Normal hourly wage paid for work-related travel (no overtime). Non-union. Occasional prevailing wage. Non-exempt. No PTO or paid holidays. Pay periods are weekly. Direct deposit is available.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available on the first of the month following a 30-day probationary period. Phillips Tank pays approximately  60% and employee pays 40% of medical benefit premiums. Employee pays 100% for vision and dental benefit premiums.

Shift: Project work schedules vary. However, a typical work shift is daylight (10 hours per day, 5 days per week).

Status: Full-time employee (subject to project availability and work schedules.)

NOTE: Compensation, benefits, and other position details are subject to Phillips Tank’s policies and procedures.

Day to Day Duties:

• Performing arc and torch cutting and gouging.
• Using generators, compressors, tuggers, blowers, grinders, and other power and air tools.
• Welding plate with 7018, 7024 and 6010 stick (SMAW), flux core (FCAW), and submerged arc automatic machines (3 o’clock and “goat”/tractor).
• Using come-alongs, hydraulic jacks, hoists, air bags, winches, and other lifting equipment.
• Using tank shell buggies, tank scaffolding, tank ladders, and other specialty equipment.
• Performing vacuum box tests, oil tests, dye penetrant tests, and other non-destructive quality examinations.
• Using gas monitors, fresh air kits, respirators, emergency rescue kits, and other safety equipment.
• Operating forklifts, man lifts, boom lifts, and other large lifting equipment.
• Knowledge of crane operations (including rigging and signaling)
•  Reading detailed erection and fabrication drawings.
• Planning the sequence and methods of fitting up, welding, repairing, and constructing tanks.
• Completing job safety analysis, safety audits, site-specific training, and other safety training.
• Follow directions and work professionally with other crew members.
• Other duties as assigned.