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John H. Carter Company
Combination Welder (Field Services)
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What they do
A Pipe Fitter installs and repairs pipe systems in commercial or industrial and manufacturing structures, such as pipes for heating and cooling systems. Works on pipes that carry gas, sprinkler systems, or pipes that carry steam under pressure.
$56,284 / year median in Louisiana
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities:
Create quality welds in accordance with drawings, specifications, applicable codes and standards, etc., and have welds pass inspection/examination in accordance with ASME Sec IX acceptance criteria and utilizing typical welding inspection non-destructive examination methods Prepare product to be welded by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping and cutting steel/aluminum parts Change wire, welding, as needed Change gas tanks as required Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers Performs minor maintenance and cleaning activities of tools and equipment Observes and complies with all safety and project rules and all company policies and procedures Perform other duties as requiredCertifications, Education and Experience:
Associate Degree or trade school certification in craft preferred, but significant hands-on experience will also be considered Strong, hands-on background in welding of plate, piping (including small bore) and structural components, including carbon steel and stainless steel (where applicable), using GTAW, GMAW, SMAW and FCAW welding processes and equipment Minimum 5 years of industrial welding experience desired, but will consider lesser experience depending upon individualCompetencies:
Integrity Behaving ethically Acting fairly Taking responsibility Professionalism Demonstrating self-control Professional appearance Maintains a positive attitude. Initiative Persisting Taking initiative Setting challenging goals Working independently Achievement motivation Ability to relate to authority Relates well to superiors and learns from supervisors who coach appropriately and provide the opportunity for advancement Critical & Analytic Thinking Reasoning Mental agility Teamwork Acknowledging team membership and role Establishing productive relationships Identifying with the team and its goals Resolving conflicts Adaptability & Flexibility Employing unique analyses Entertaining new ideas Dealing with ambiguityPhysical Requirements:
Physical Abilities N O F C Lift / Carry N O F C Stand X 10 lbs or less X Walk X 11- 20 lbs X Sit X 21
- 50 lbs X Handling / Fingering / Typing X 51
- 100 lbs X Reach Outward X Over 100 lbs X Reach Above Shoulder X Push / Pull N O F C Climb X 12 lbs or less X Crawl X 13
- 25 lbs X Squat or Kneel X 26
- 40 lbs X Bend X 41
- 100 lbs X N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0
- 2.5+ hrs / day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33%
- 66% of the time (2.5
- 5.