Tank Builder / Welder (Nationwide)

We are currently looking to hire top field welders. Join our team and become a “tankee” traveling throughout
our beautiful country!

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.