Pipe Welder - Stainless and Carbon

Job Title: Welder

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform GTAW (TIG) welding on carbon steel and stainless-steel piping
• Complete welds in accordance with WPS, drawings, and customer specifications
• Read and interpret isometric drawings, spool sheets, and welding symbols
• Prepare, fit, and weld pipe to required specifications
• Perform additional welding processes including GMAW and FCAW as needed
• Inspect welds to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with standards
• Maintain proper use of welding equipment and tools
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and shop protocols
• Communicate with supervisors, QC, and fitters to ensure production flow
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Assist other departments as needed to support production flow
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and efficiency efforts
• Perform basic equipment and tool inspections
• Support production deadlines and workflow demands

Additional Duties

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of pipe welding experience
• Must pass:
• 2” carbon monster coupon in 6G position
• 2” schedule 10 stainless steel test in 6G
• GTAW (TIG) all the way out
• Additional testing includes GMAW and FCAW in 6G on 6” carbon pipe
• Ability to read and interpret welding symbols and WPS documents
• Experience welding carbon steel and stainless steel
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a shop environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to operate mobile equipment when.
• Experience in Automatic Welding
• Ability to understand Radiographic Testing overlays
• Team Support & Collaboration
• Work closely with fitters, QC, and supervisors
• Maintain strong communication to ensure efficiency of workflow
• Support a team-oriented, safety-first culture
• Why Join Us
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and production
• Consistent shop-based work (no travel)
• Stable workload supporting ongoing fabrication projects
• Strong emphasis on quality, organization, and teamwork
• Opportunity for growth and skill development
• Competitive pay and benefits
• We’re committed to attracting talented individuals who seek a company with a strong foundation of success and an outstanding culture. We proactively provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways for career advancement with autonomy and flexibility in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Learn more about us at www.kelso-industries.com
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business.

Team Support & Collaboration

Why Join Us