ASME Welder 1

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and understand plans and specifications, including isometric and orthographic drawings.
• Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Plan, lay-out, weld, install test and repair all types of pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.
• Follow established job-site safety and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Use appropriate hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble, weld and install all types of pipe and/or similar tubular products; install supports, valves and other control equipment; test installed piping systems and install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications; bolt, clamp or weld parts to secure in position for welding; weld components according to specific process and code.
• Install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• Experience: 1–3 years' welding experience preferred. Must pass 6G weld test consisting of one coupon: 2-inch Schedule 40 stainless, TIG with argon purge, Visual & X-ray inspection.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform repetitive movements
• Ability to work overhead
• Ability to use hands to grasp
• Ability to reach with arms
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist
• Ability to sit, climb and balance
• Ability to work up to 12 hour shift in all weather and temperature extremes
• Ability to frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push or pull up to 50 pounds
• Able to move in and around confined and cluttered places and uneven areas
• Able to work over 5 feet above the ground; must not have fear of heights

Work Environment

• Employee will be required to wear personal protective equipment as needed to perform job tasks.
• Employee is regularly exposed to noise, dust, varying types of smells
• Employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, must be able to properly use and handle toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, elevated work areas, and outside weather conditions.
• Employee is expected to work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean work area.

Schedule

Employee is expected to work up to 12 hour shift in all weather and temperature extremes.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $27.00 to $30.00 an hour depending on experience.