Pipefitter/Certified Welder Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Welder will participate in the installation, repair, maintenance and inspection of boilers, valves, pipe supports and piping systems.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regular attendance at assigned location; may include OST facility or other project sites;
• Systems include: Power Piping, Steam and power boilers, Heating, Hot Water, Chilled Water, Steam, Condensate, Compressed Air, Process Fluids, Chemical, Fuel Oil, Gasses, and other related systems;
• Materials include P91, P22, P11, carbon steel, stainless steel, plastics, fiberglass, copper, (brazed, soft soldered and pro-press); Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.

Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers. Weld pipe and components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using open root butt weld, socket weld and/or fillet weld. Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding. Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers. Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools. Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required. Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment. Develop templates and models for welding projects, using mathematical calculations based on blueprint information. Set up and use ladders and scaffolding as necessary to complete work.

• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors;
• Direct helpers or apprentices in appropriate tasks;
• Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
• Participate in site housekeeping;
• Additional duties as directed by management.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;

Experience:

5 years of Field Experience, trade school or apprenticeship; Welding and/or pipefitting license Ability to pass welding test(s)

• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in industrial construction;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to keep hand and arm steady; Be highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations; Good documentation and record keeping;
• Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports and material requests; Competency in Permit Required Confined Space;
• Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA);
• Appropriate state certification or license;
• OSHA 10 certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to perform tasks in all aspects of construction sites; ability to climb ladders and crawl as needed; ability to work from aerial lifts; ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Industrial manufacturing facilities Power generating facilities

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$30.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 50.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Shift:

12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Overnight shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person