Production Pipe Welder

• Perform Welding Operations: Execute various welding techniques, including but not limited to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG).
• Material Expertise: Weld a variety of materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloys, using appropriate procedures and filler metals.
• Component Assembly: Fit, tack, and weld complex assemblies (e.g., pipe spools, equipment skids, structural frames) according to detailed specifications and dimensions.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and accurately interpret blueprints, schematics, welding symbols, and written specifications to determine the proper layout and welding requirements.
• Material Preparation: 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 Control: Inspect finished welds to ensure they meet quality standards, tolerance requirements, and code specifications (e.g., penetration, bead size, structural integrity).
• Safety Compliance: 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
• Troubleshooting: Identify and correct welding defects (e.g., porosity, undercut, lack of fusion) and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Productivity: Maintain high levels of productivity and efficiency while ensuring the quality of work is not compromised.
• Documentation: Complete required production logs, and time sheets accurately.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with fitters, fabricators, and the shop management team to prioritize tasks and meet production deadlines.
• 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.
• Welding Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to perform high-quality welds in all positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead).
• Certifications: Current or ability to pass welding qualification tests in relevant procedures (e.g., ASME Section IX for pipe, AWS D1.1 for structural steel).

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• Technical Skills: Proficient in reading standard fabrication drawings, isometric drawings, and understanding Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Math Skills: Strong basic mathematical skills necessary for measurement, calculation of material requirements, and layout.
• Tool Usage: Expertise in operating standard shop tools, measuring devices (tape measures, calipers, squares), and material handling equipment (overhead cranes, forklifts – certification preferred).
• 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.