Class B Welder – ASME Pressure Vessel / Boiler

Class B Welder – ASME Pressure Vessel / Boiler

Pay:$33.00–$34.00 per hour(Based on Experience)
Location:Tulsa, OK
Shift:Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Overtime:Friday & Saturday as Needed | 6:00 AM – 2:15 PM
Job Type:Full-Time
Job Order #:151543

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Class B Welder for a high-level fabrication opportunity in Tulsa. This position is responsible for welding waste heat recovery equipment, boilers, and pressure vessels built to ASME Code using multiple welding processes and materials.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of manufacturing welding experience with strong Flux Core (FCAW) and Stick (SMAW) skills. TIG (GTAW) and Submerged Arc (SAW) experience are highly valuable.

This is a quality-intensive welding position where completed welds must meet applicable ASME, company, and customer requirements and successfully pass X-ray and other required non-destructive testing.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing welding experience
• Strong Flux Core (FCAW) welding experience
• Strong Stick (SMAW) welding experience
• Ability to weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Experience welding heavy fabricated components
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings
• Ability to follow welding procedures and specifications
• Experience using carbon arc gouging equipment
• Experience using cutting torches
• Ability to produce welds capable of passing required NDT inspections
• Ability to successfully complete required weld tests
• Strong attention to weld quality and workmanship
• Ability to work Friday and Saturday overtime when required
• Strong commitment to welding and shop safety

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Weld waste heat recovery equipment according to applicable requirements
• Weld pressure vessels built to ASME Code
• Perform welding on firetube boiler components
• Perform welding on watertube boiler components
• Fabricate and weld steam drums
• Work on economizers and superheaters
• Perform FCAW welding
• Perform SMAW welding
• Perform GTAW welding when required
• Perform SAW welding according to experience and assignment
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings
• Follow applicable welding procedures
• Prepare joints and materials for welding
• Use carbon arc gouging equipment
• Operate cutting torches
• Inspect completed work for visible quality concerns
• Complete repairs when required
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Assist with additional shop labor duties as needed
• Follow all company safety, quality, and production procedures

Weld Test Requirements

Candidates must successfully complete required hands-on weld testing.

6G Pipe Test

• 6-inch Schedule 80 Pipe
• 6G Position
• GTAW (TIG) Stringer / Root
• GTAW Hot Pass
• SMAW (Stick) Fill & Cap

3G Plate Test

• 1/2-inch Plate
• 3G Position
• FCAW (Flux Core)

Candidates should arrive prepared to demonstrate production-level welding ability and consistent workmanship.

Welding Processes

Candidates may work with:

• FCAW – Flux Cored Arc Welding
• SMAW – Shielded Metal Arc Welding / Stick
• GTAW – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding / TIG
• SAW – Submerged Arc Welding

Strong FCAW and SMAW experience is required. GTAW and/or SAW experience is preferred.

ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Work

Projects may include:

• Waste heat recovery equipment
• Pressure vessels
• Firetube boilers
• Watertube boilers
• Steam drums
• Economizers
• Superheaters
• Related ASME-fabricated components and assemblies

Candidates should be comfortable working in a fabrication environment where welding quality and compliance are critical.

Materials

Depending on project requirements, Welders may work with:

• Carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Chrome alloys
• Nickel alloys
• Other applicable pressure-containing materials

Experience welding multiple materials is strongly preferred.

Quality & NDT Requirements

• Produce welds according to applicable ASME requirements
• Follow company welding procedures and quality standards
• Meet applicable customer specifications
• Maintain proper weld profile and workmanship
• Inspect completed work for visible defects
• Correct weld defects when required
• Produce welds capable of passing X-ray inspection
• Meet other applicable non-destructive testing requirements
• Maintain consistent quality throughout production

Blueprint & Welding Procedure Responsibilities

• Read fabrication blueprints and drawings
• Interpret applicable welding information
• Follow Welding Procedure Specifications as assigned
• Identify joint configurations and welding requirements
• Verify materials and components before welding
• Follow required welding sequences and processes
• Communicate drawing or procedure concerns to appropriate personnel

Gouging & Material Preparation

Candidates should have experience with:

• Carbon arc gouging
• Cutting torches
• Joint preparation
• Weld removal and repair preparation
• Grinding and cleaning
• Material preparation before welding
• Preparing defective areas for repair welding

Preferred Qualifications

• ASME Code welding experience
• Boiler fabrication experience
• Pressure vessel welding experience
• 6G pipe welding experience
• Advanced GTAW experience
• Submerged Arc welding experience
• Stainless steel welding experience
• Chrome alloy welding experience
• Nickel alloy welding experience
• X-ray quality welding experience
• Waste heat recovery equipment experience
• Heavy industrial fabrication experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying, positioning, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to weld in multiple positions, including overhead and vertical
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required for precision welding
• Ability to safely operate gouging, cutting, grinding, and welding equipment
• Comfortable working around heavy fabricated components, heat, sparks, and industrial machinery
• Ability to perform physically demanding fabrication work while wearing required PPE

Work Environment

• Heavy industrial welding and fabrication environment
• Regular work involving boilers, pressure vessels, steel alloys, welding equipment, gouging equipment, and cutting torches
• Quality-intensive environment involving ASME Code fabrication and NDT requirements
• Regular Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM schedule
• Friday and Saturday overtime of 6:00 AM – 2:15 PM may be required
• Strong emphasis on safety, craftsmanship, weld integrity, productivity, and dependable attendance

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

• Competitive pay of $33.00–$34.00/hour, based on experience
• Four-day regular Monday–Thursday schedule
• Additional overtime opportunities on Friday and Saturday
• High-level ASME boiler and pressure vessel welding experience
• Utilize FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and potentially SAW skills
• Work with carbon steel, stainless, chrome, and nickel alloys
• Opportunity to perform demanding 6G pipe and 3G plate welding
• Build additional X-ray and NDT-quality welding experience
• Excellent opportunity for an experienced multi-process Welder looking for skilled, high-paying fabrication work in Tulsa

Ready to Apply?

Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.

You can also apply in person at:

Stand-By Personnel – Tulsa Skilled Division
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM