Pipe Welder

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, and other written work instructions to perform tasks at hand.
• Prepare materials by sawing pipe to specified lengths, drilling, beveling, cleaning, and welding in accordance with project specifications.
• Perform GTAW open-root welding using a backing purge.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Measure and mark workpieces for perpendicularity and parallelism.
• Able to follow WPS's and populate weld traveler recording information in detail.
• Inspect machinery and project components for malfunctions and defects.
• Monitor the fitting and welding processes to avoid excessive warping, shrinking, distortion within the piping system.
• Ensure work environment and equipment are clean and safe for operation.
• Able to pass a stainless steel 6G GTAW test and demonstrate sufficient skills.
• Able to learn plastic welding and finishing.
• Work overtime when required to support customer demand.
• Clean and maintain work areas.
• Adhere to and support all company safety policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in pipe welding in a fabrication or manufacturing environment and demonstrated proficiency in MIG and TIG welding techniques, specifically experience in welding tight tolerance parts made of stainless steel.
• Ability to achieve ASME Section IX welder qualifications in GTAW and FCAW.
• Strong understanding of various metals, their properties, and appropriate welding techniques for each type of metal.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot welding issues, such as weld defects, equipment malfunctions, or material inconsistencies, and implement corrective measures.
• Knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and manual tools.
• Understanding of the properties and characteristics of metals used for cutting, welding, and forming objects and of various welding processes.
• Able to take direction, work well with others and be an active team member.
• Able to read and understand Safety Data Sheets, and engineering documents and drawings without assistance.
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally, both written and verbal.
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Past ASME Code Certifications.
• Completion of a certified welding course.
• Ten (10) plus years of experience in pipe welding in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is between $32 - $38/hr, depending on qualifications and experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

An offer of employment at Apex Water and Process is subject to a pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen. Apex is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class. EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.