Combo Pipe Welder at Commercial Steel Erection, Inc.

About the Role

Multi-process Combo Welder with a strong specialty focus in pipe welding. Performs high-quality welds using GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (Stick) and as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe and structural welds using SMAW and GTAW; use GMAW/FCAW as required.
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and specialty alloys as required (e.g., P11, P22, P91).
• Read and interpret drawings, isometrics, and weld symbols: verify dimensions and fit-up.
• Select the appropriate process, filler and equipment based on WPS/job requirements.
• Set up, tack and weld components to specification; cut and prep material as needed.
• Weld in all positions (flat, vertical, horizontal, overhead) to required quality standards.
• Grind, bevel, and prep pipe/steel; clean and inspect completed welds.
• Maintain tools and welding equipment to prevent safety or quality issues.

Requirements

• Proven welding experience with strong attention to quality and detail.
• Strong proficiency in GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (stick); GMAW (Mig)/FCAW (Flux Core) experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, isometrics, technical documents, and weld procedures.
• Skilled with common trade tools (electrical and hand tools) used for cutting, fitting, and prep.
• Working knowledge of welding safety standards and PPE requirements.
• Ability to pass the following weld tests:
  • 6 SCH80 CS 6G SMAW 6010/7018
  • 2 SCH80 CS 6G GTAW w/ ER70S2
  • 6 SCH10 SS 6G GTAW w/ ER308L
• Must be able to travel and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Card or equivalent tradesman certificate; or at least 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous ASME pipe-welding experience is highly preferred.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as length, angle, degree turns, take-a-ways for different size pipe 45s and 90s, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Requires the use of emotional control and the ability to sustain attention.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.