Industrial Pipe Welder

Background:

Founded in 1973, Mid-State started out as a Machine Shop with 15 employees servicing mostly Phosphate industry. Today, MS employees over 500 people serving the Phosphate, Chemical, Power, Citrus, Sand & Aggregate, and many other industries by offering turnkey solutions including field maintenance, fabrication, dragline repair, machining, pump repair, gearbox repair, and valve repair. MS is equipped with industry experts, 200,000 square foot of shop space, and overhead crane capacity up to 35 tons allowing MS to meet all of our clients' needs.

Essential Duties & Requirements Include:

• Field welding pipe joints together to applicable codes.
• Position welding in pipe racks.

• Down day maintenance jobs.
• Field installation of new equipment and structures.
• Emergency turnaround maintenance.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Skills & Qualifications

• Employee must be capable of performing skilled labor for up to 12 hours a day.
• Must be knowledgeable and capable of working in confined spaces, at elevated surfaces and on scaffolding, climbing ladders.
• Must be dependable and operate with a high-level of integrity.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Other Information

• This is a non-exempt position.
• This position reports to a Foreman.
• This position has no direct reports.
• Mid-State is proud to offer benefits to all of its full-time employees. Benefits available include; Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k), Vacation, Holiday pay, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• Location is at 2730 Mine and Mill Road, Lakeland, FL.
• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary (Monday Sunday with some overnight work) and overtime is frequently required.
• Working environment is often times in harsh elements (hot / humid and/or cold temperatures, rain, etc.) Industrial environments often have exposure to hazardous chemicals, moving heavy equipment, and other safety-sensitive hazards / risks. Must always be alert and able to safely perform the essential duties of the job without risking harm to oneself or others.
• While performing the duties of this job, you will:
  • Frequently perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
  • Frequently use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things.

Other physical requirements include;

• Arm-Hand Steadiness ' The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Manual Dexterity ' The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Finger Dexterity ' The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Extent Flexibility ' The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Static Strength ' The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Trunk Strength ' The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
• Visualization ' The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

• Mid-State maintains a firm commitment in providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Mid-State is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen and job-related employment physicals. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background check that verifies criminal history.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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