Pipe Welder
About the role
Pipe Welders are responsible for assembling, maintaining, and installing structural units and piping systems.
Responsibilities
- Read and understand drawings, sketches, welding symbols, specifications, and instructions that are either basic in nature or fully explained.
- Set up and operate metal arc welding equipment to perform routine GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW welding operations.
- Select rod, wire, tips, and electrodes for specific operation to be performed.
- Fit and position parts in accordance with drawing specification; position and secure holding devices and tack welds as necessary.
- Obtain proper penetration and fusion, avoid burning or distortion of metal, detects defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties for reporting to supervisor.
- Assist other departmental employees in fitting and positioning parts.
- Assembly of threaded piping systems from ½" up to 2" in carbon steel or stainless steel.
- Bending of stainless tubing and assembly of compression fittings for stainless tubing projects.
- Fabricate moderately complicated small structures such as piping supports or pump support stands from carbon steel or stainless steel.
- General piping duties beyond pipe fabrication.
- Generate material lists to meet project requirements.
- Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications
- Must have 6G Welding Certification
- Minimum of four (4) years welding experience required.
- Knowledge of good piping practices.
- Must be self-motivated, thrive in a fast moving environments, and able to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate professionally at all levels of the organization and with external contacts.
- Must be able to work nights and weekends.
- Good driving record preferred.
Education/Training
- 6G Certification required.
- OSHA 10 Certification required.
Accountability
Must comply with all company policies and procedures. Accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas. Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations. Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch. Work in all types of weather. Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 lbs. of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.