Welder

About the role

Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. is seeking to hire a talented and growth-minded individual to join our team as a welder. We offer career opportunities that allow you to be part of a team and grow as an individual.

We are a full-service plumbing, mechanical, HVAC service, controls, and design-build company. Main office is located at 6127 South Valley Pike, Mount Crawford, VA 22841. Our parent company is Comfort Systems USA.

Primary Purpose Of This Position

The primary purpose of this position is to weld metal pipe together for a commercial mechanical contracting operation.

Responsibilities

• Fuse metal pipe segments together using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.
• Weld pipe components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
• Monitor the fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion or expansion of material
• Perform normal cutting and grinding tasks
• Ability to fit own pipe together

Requirements

• Ability to work on a team and interact with people
• Punctual and regular attendance
• Understanding of single and three phase electrical systems
• Working knowledge of applicable boiler codes
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Must have the ability to travel to job sites and occasionally have overnight stays
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driver qualification policy

Qualifications

• Must be a high school or trade school graduate or have a GED
• Three years’ experience in pipefitting, fabricating, and welding
• Experience pipe welding to code is preferred
• Ability to obtain welding certification

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work at heights
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. occasionally and lift and carry 40 lbs. routinely
• Must be able to climb and work on ladders, scaffolding and stairs
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time as well as stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl in order to work in tight spaces
• Must be able to use hands to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Day Care FSA's
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Roth IRA option
• Pet Insurance
• Annual Bonus
• Generous Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

We also offer competitive pay: $19.00 - $32.50 an hour or $39,520 - $67,600 a year, with placement within a level based on experience, certifications, and performance.

Additional benefits include apprenticeship opportunities with a pathway to licensure, growth and development opportunities, scholarship program for our employees’ children, discounts at major automotive, computer, and cell phone companies, employee referral incentives, and more.