Combination Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

A Combination Welder is responsible for welding, fabricating, and assisting pipe fitters in the installation of various types of industrial pipes into piping systems. This role requires proficiency in multiple welding techniques, knowledge of piping processes, and the ability to work under varying conditions, often with short notice travel requirements throughout the United States.

Key Responsibilities :

• Select and set up welding equipment based on requirements, assembly, and welding processes based on knowledge of geometry, metal properties, and welding techniques.
• Identify and prepare all necessary equipment for the job and ensure proper process execution.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure them in position for final welding.
• Cut material with powered saws to match measurements
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Perform welding operations using various techniques, including arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc gas welding, as required by the project.
• Weld metal materials to piping systems and equipment using the appropriate procedures for the specific metal types involved.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Adhere to safety requirements and identify any safety risks associated with welding tasks.
• Follow the Weld Procedure Specification (WPS) and affix a stamp ID (last four digits of SSN) to each weld performed.
• Assist pipe fitters with rigging and other tasks as needed to ensure proper installation of piping systems.
• Assist boilermakers in tube installation, preparation, and fabrication while not actively welding.

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Physical Requirements :

Talk / Hear : Required to communicate effectively with team members, receive instructions, and coordinate tasks to ensure safety and accuracy during welding operations.

Stand / Sit : Frequently used to perform welding tasks, operate equipment, and manipulate materials accurately in various positions and locations on the job site.

Walk : Needed to move between workstations, gather materials, inspect job sites, and coordinate with team members during welding and fabrication tasks.

Use hands / fingers to handle or feel : Required to operate welding equipment, position materials, and perform precise adjustments during welding and fabrication tasks.

Climb : Occasionally needed to access elevated work areas, perform welding tasks on high structures or equipment, and reach materials or tools stored at higher levels.

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl : Frequently used to access and work in confined or low-clearance areas, position materials, and perform welding tasks in tight or awkward spaces.

See : Required to inspect weld quality, read blueprints and welding specifications, align materials accurately, and ensure precise execution of welding tasks.

Carry, weight, Lift : Frequently needed to handle and position heavy materials, equipment, and components necessary for welding and fabrication tasks.

Exposure to work : Exposed to work environments with high temperatures, noise, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety protocols to manage risks associated with welding operations and industrial settings.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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