About PTS: Trusted, Responsive, and Nationwide

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) is a growing, team-oriented, nationwide tank construction company with headquarters in Braddock, Pennsylvania, just outside of the City of Pittsburgh. We have over 190 employees and branch offices in Texas, California, Kentucky, and Hawaii. We specialize in designing, engineering, repairing, and constructing above-ground metal storage tanks and related structures, including welded tanks, bolted tanks, and geodesic domes. We have active projects in various industries, such as petroleum, power, chemical, and renewable fuels.

At PTS, our commitment to our customers shapes everything we do. We have served companies across an array of industries, handling new tanks, repairs, and modifications. Our collective methodology, industry knowledge, and exhaustive range of abilities permit us to meet one-of-a-kind needs of our customers as they react to industry expectations. We believe in good quality and on-time delivery. We provide an excellent working relationship based on integrity and professionalism.

Why Choose PTS?

Positive Work Culture: PTS employees experience a healthy blend of creativity, accountability, motivation, and improvement through team-based interactions with peers and other group members.
Professional Development: PTS is a growing company with many opportunities for advancement. PTS' systems-based approach to training and development helps employees quickly find the path to success in our company.
Intellectual Satisfaction: Being part of a team that executes unique and challenging projects throughout the country and actually builds something is an exciting endeavor.

Our Core Principles

Service: The primary expectation for all employees at PTS is to focus on service. We are called to serve our customers as well as our co-workers and suppliers. We endeavor to build a cohesive team of employees who care about the well-being of the group.
Planning and Problem Solving: Planning and problem solving should be utilized to achieve productivity. We will strive every day to be organized and efficient in our approach. We will always look for better ways to achieve results rather than propagating inefficient or inaccurate methods.
Personal Development: Every employee should assist in the development of co-workers just as each employee should pursue their own personal development. Mentor and teammate relationships lay the groundwork for future growth and rewards.

We are currently looking to hire a full-time Welder Helper

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Employees are expected to:

Use the following tools and equipment: Tape measure, square, straight edge, level, rasp, chalk line, sledgehammer, burning torch, welding equipment, chipping hammer, fitting gear, come-a-longs, jacks, chain falls, material handling equipment, inspection equipment, hoists, hammers, pry bar, fit-up bar, wrenches, key plates, bull pins, wire rope slings, shackles, hand wire brush and cribbing blocks. Powered hand tools, including grinders, chipping and peening guns, wire brushes, saws, and impact wrenches.
Set up and use oxy-fuel or plasma burning equipment to cut or trim plate and structural steel.
Use oxygen/acetylene torch for cutting metals or to gouge.
Operate electric and pneumatic power tools such as grinders, wire brushes, and chipping guns. Perform basic and preventative maintenance functions on power equipment.
Use grinder and other hand or power tools required to grind, bevel, or fit metals together, and remove slag.
Use hand tools such as shovels, brooms, scrapers, hand brushes, files, etc.
Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety procedures.
Unload fabricated steel products and tools from trucks.
Hook-on or move material around the field site by hand or with the assistance of a forklift or crane.
Align, fit and tack steel shapes together utilizing temporary erection gear, fit-up (pry)bars, and sledgehammers.
Erect and dismantle temporary scaffolding used in steel plate construction.
Inspect, set up, use, break down and rig equipment such as aerial work platforms (spider buggies), elevated work platforms, and staging.
Have knowledge of Safety Equipment: Hardhat, safety glasses with side shields, full body harness with double lanyard, earplugs, respiratory protection, gloves.
Be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
Work at heights (up to approx. 100ft) accessed via ladders to scaffold platforms.
Perform duties of Safety/Firewatch as needed.

Employees must…

Be at least 18-years old.
Have high school diploma or equivalent.
Be eligible to work in the United States.
Pass a criminal background check.
Have valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.
Have good communication skills.
Have ability to work in a safe and professional manner.
Be willing to travel anywhere at any time.
Have good attendance and show up to work on time every day.
Be willing to work at elevated heights and in confined spaces.
Be willing to work in harsh weather conditions.
Have strong basic math and measuring skills.
Be able to lift 50 lbs.
Be willing to authorize background and motor vehicle driving record checks.
Be willing to submit to pre-hire, random, and post-incident drug, and alcohol testing.
Have an eye for quality and strong attention to detail.
Be self-motivated and eager to learn and improve.

Benefits:

Competitive Pay with annual reviews
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
401k with company match
Great culture of teamwork, learning and development.
You’ll be part of a team where YOU matter

To Apply:

If interested, complete the job application from our website at www.phillipstank.com/careers. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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