Welder Helper

About the Role

Assists welders and thermal-cutting operators by performing a variety of duties to support welding and fabrication activities.

Responsibilities

• Moves workpieces, tools, and supplies manually or by hand-truck.
• Lifts, moves, and holds or clamps workpieces to table, into jigs, or into position as directed, manually or using hoist, pry bars, wrenches, hammer, and wedges.
• Cleans workpieces to remove impurities such as slag, rust, and grease using wire brushes, portable grinders, hand scrapers, or chemical solutions.
• Connects hoses from hand torch to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders or connects cables from power source to electrode holder and workpiece or fixture.
• Starts diesel engines to activate electric generators.
• Places workpieces into furnace to preheat for specified time.
• Removes, tags or marks, and moves finished work.
• May attach rigging equipment to objects in preparation for movement by crane or other hoisting mechanisms.
• Complies with PCM Health, Safety, and Environmental rules and regulations, as well as all governmental regulations.

Physical Demands

• Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds and carries up to 25 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaches with hands and arms; and talks or hears.
• Frequently stands, walks, climbs or balances, and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls.

About the Organization

Pipeline Construction & Maintenance, Inc. (PCM) began operations in 1996 and has grown into a proven industry leader over nearly two decades. Our team of skilled craftsmen, experienced project managers, and dedicated professionals strives daily to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Integrity, safety, quality, and ethics are at the core of PCM’s values, ensuring the highest level of commitment on every project.