Welder / Fabricator

About the role

Bendel Tank and Heat Exchanger, LLC is a leading manufacturer of custom Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloy vessels per ASME, API, TEMA and UL specifications. Founded over 50 years ago, Bendel serves several industries including chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial food manufacturing. The company culture is built on a family atmosphere where success is defined by the impact on stakeholders: team members, clients, supply partners, and the community.

Primary Functions And Duties

• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts.
• Use specialized welding equipment including TIG, MIG, and Plasma cutters.
• Fit, Fabricate and Weld components to tanks and vessels such as nozzles, manways, ladders, handrails, and platforms. Pipe joints, tube to tube sheets, and thermal jackets.
• Follow and enforce strict shop safety regulations such as wearing safety glasses, heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Good housekeeping.
• Work 40 hrs./week minimum plus OT as needed based on workload. Current work week is 48/wk. M-F.
• Work with Team members to ensure top quality and high standards while welding on S.S., C.S. and High Nickel alloys.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following

• Read blueprints and utilized those to lay out work and build products.
• Read and understand measurements. Layout, fit, weld nozzles and other parts inside and out per the drawings.
• Operate an overhead crane.
• Must pass ASME 6G SCH.80 (SA312TP316L) 2" pipe test using GTAW process.
• Must pass ASME 2G plate (SA36 & SA240-304) test using GMAW process.
• Must pass a drug test and background check.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work safely from a ladder.
• Able to work inside a tank/vessel.
• Must have TIG & MIG welding experience. Pulsed MIG is preferred. Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, and High Nickel alloys.

Benefits

• Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
• 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
• Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
• HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
• Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
• Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
• Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days
• Time Off: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position works 6pm-6a M-Th with opportunity for overtime depending on workload.