Production Pipe Welder

About the Role

The Production Welder performs high-quality welding and fabrication tasks in a fast-paced shop environment, focusing on the efficient fabrication of piping spools, structural supports, and other components used in commercial, industrial, and high-tech mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Welding and Fabrication
  • Execute various welding techniques, including Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG).
  • Weld a variety of materials, such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloys, using appropriate procedures and filler metals.
  • Fit, tack, and weld complex assemblies (e.g., pipe spools, equipment skids, structural frames) according to detailed specifications and dimensions.
  • Read and accurately interpret blueprints, schematics, welding symbols, and written specifications to determine proper layout and welding requirements.
  • Prepare materials for welding by cutting, grinding, deburring, and positioning components using manual and automated tools (e.g., plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches, grinders, pipe bevelers).
• Quality and Safety
  • Inspect finished welds to ensure they meet quality standards, tolerance requirements, and code specifications (e.g., penetration, bead size, structural integrity).
  • Strictly adhere to all company and OSHA safety policies, including the use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and proper handling of hazardous materials and hot work.
  • Identify and correct welding defects (e.g., porosity, undercut, lack of fusion) and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Operations
  • Maintain high levels of productivity and efficiency while ensuring quality of work is not compromised.
  • Complete required production logs and time sheets accurately.
  • Work effectively with fitters, fabricators, and the shop management team to prioritize tasks and meet production deadlines.

Requirements

• Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Completion of an accredited welding or fabrication vocational program is highly preferred.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in production welding, preferably in mechanical systems, industrial piping, or structural fabrication.
• Skills and Certifications
  • Demonstrated ability to perform high-quality welds in all positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead).
  • Current or ability to pass welding qualification tests in relevant procedures (e.g., ASME Section IX for pipe, AWS D1.1 for structural steel). Experience with 6G pipe welding is a significant asset.
  • Proficient in reading standard fabrication drawings, isometric drawings, and understanding Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
  • Strong basic mathematical skills necessary for measurement, calculation of material requirements, and layout.
  • Expertise in operating standard shop tools, measuring devices (tape measures, calipers, squares), and material handling equipment (overhead cranes, forklifts – certification preferred).
• Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand, walk, crouch, and kneel for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds frequently.
  • Manual dexterity required for manipulating welding torches, hand tools, and materials.
  • Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to noise, heat, sparks, and fumes, utilizing appropriate PPE.