Welder

APEX Mechanical & Fabrication, Inc. is looking to hire full-time Welders. APEX Mechanical & Fabrication, Inc. is a leading Mechanical Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Contractor located in Newport DE, specializing in the fabrication and installation of plumbing, HVAC, sheet metal fabrication, duct, clean rooms, process piping, pipe bending, pressure vessel, heat exchangers, modular systems, boilers and ASME Code welding.  At APEX we’re on a mission to provide excellent work for our clients and rewarding careers for our team through passion for our craft!  

We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits which include medical, dental, short-term disability, a health savings accounts, vison care, prescription glasses and much more.   Life insurance, long term and short-term disability, critical care, accident, and personal sickness is offered through Aflac.  In addition, we offer a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), as well as tuition reimbursement, training, safety gear and terrific growth opportunities.   We have been recognized as a Top Workplace in Delaware for multiple years!

Add your talent and skills to the mix and join the APEX family!  Experience the APEX difference working with great people, in a safe, professional, and engaging environment.  If you value Safety, Quality, and exceptional Customer Service, have confidence in your expertise, possess a can-do attitude and operate professionally, with integrity, respect, and gratitude for others than APEX is the place for you!   Don’t wait any longer, make the switch and Join the APEX Team.

Position Summary

Job holder will use hand welding and flame cutting equipment to cut, fit and weld or join metal components including structural steel, pipes and sheet metal. This employee will be expected to meet productivity, safety and quality standards. This employee reports to the job site Foreman and works under their general supervision. The supervisor provides continuing or individual assignments by indicating generally what is to be done, limitations, quality and quantity expected, deadlines and priorities. The employee is accountable for work being technically accurate and in compliance with instructions or established procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification H.S Diploma
• Broad knowledge and experience working in industrial petro/chemical and commercial construction environments
• Certification(s) from Trade School in pipe welding or ability to pass similar skills assessment testing
• Ability to pass weld tests in accordance with ASME Section IX
• At least five to eight (s) experience working in pipe welding fabrication or completion of a pipe welding apprenticeship. 
• Mechanical aptitude

• Able to operate hand and power tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threader, tube-benders, drill presses, soldering and brazing equipment and welders

• General safety awareness
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Able to work alone or as part of a team
• Able to follow directions, instructions and procedures
• Good communication skills
• Reasoning and problem solving skills