What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Pipe Welder position at Refrigeration Design and Service, Inc.?
Department: RC&E
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Reporting to the head of construction and field supervisor as applicable, this role will install industrial refrigeration systems at various locations around the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve the customer’s needs through prompt, thorough and professional service
- Understand all weld procedures used by RC&E and perform visual quality checks throughout the installation of the system
- Complete daily/weekly work logs
- Travel as required and stay out of town on a job up to 10 days, occasionally longer.
- Weld Carbon Steel and Stainless-Steel refrigeration pipe per RD&S WPS B31.5 standards and Structural D1.1.
- Read and understand drawings associated with the installation of an industrial refrigeration system and efficiently install sections of system as directed.
- Attend all company sponsored events.
- Attend all required company meetings, construction meetings, and monthly safety meetings.
- Supply personal hand tools and welding shield as required for this position.
- Work on refrigeration systems that include but are not limited to: CO2 & Anhydrous Ammonia
- OSHA-10 required.
- Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, training program preferred.
- Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
- Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
- Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
- Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
- Ability to get a TWIC card to work at facilities operated under Dept of Homeland Security
- Must be able successfully complete the DOT physical, as welding trucks fall under DOT regulations
- Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
- Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
- Must be able to see details at close range.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
- Eligible for healthcare benefits on Day 1 of employment:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid Life Insurance; Supplemental Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Life
- Accident Hospital Indemnity
- Company-paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employer matched 401(k) saving plan (with Roth option)
- Weekly paycheck
- Quality work vehicles, tools, and uniforms
- Generous paid holiday schedule (11 days per year)
- Paid time off (vacation sick time)
- Access to Kelvin Knowledge Center, Kelvin University, and other learning & development programs
- Voice of the Field program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement