POSITION SUMMARY

Weld, fabricate, and assist pipefitters in the installation of varying types of industrial piping into the projects piping systems.

FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

• Weld metal parts together using gas welding, brazing, and any combination of arc welding processes.
• Performs related tasks such as cutting and grinding.
• Position and clamp together components of fabricated metal products in preparation to weld.
• Layout, position, align, cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various body positions and in various places.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and weld parts using arc, gas-shielded arc.
• Weld metal materials to piping systems equipment using the appropriate welding procedure for the various equipment and metal types involved.
• Identify all safety risks and requirements.
• Must be willing to work in other welding departments when there is no pipework to be completed.

EDUCATION

• Vocational or Technical school training in the welding field or 5 years' experience
• Experience working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter is preferred.
• Dual Shield FCAW experience is a plus
• Exceptional math skills

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6 g conditions.
• Must be able to Stick, MIG, and TIG weld.
• Must have the ability to work skillfully with both hands constantly.
• Independently lift and carry objects up to 20 lbs. routinely and 50 lbs. frequently and 80 lbs. occasionally.
• Must have the ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolds.
• Must be able to kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, twist, finger, grasp, and feel on a constant and repetitive basis.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions.
• Must be able to work with Victaulic pipe fittings, socket welded fittings, and threaded pipe.

Welding Test / Certification required: Able to be certified Certification ASW B2.1-1 Weld Test 2" schedule 80 Carbon steel 6g, TIG all the way out, visual and bend inspection.