Position Responsibilities
Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
Layout, position, aligns, cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various body positions and in various places.
Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas arc welding equipment.
Weld metal materials to piping systems equipment using the appropriate welding procedure for the various equipment and metal types involved.
Identify all equipment for job and process.
Identify all safety risks and requirements.
Physical Requirements
Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting. Will talk and hear to communicate. Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools. May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements. Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.
Position Summary
A Pipe Welder will weld, fabricate and assist pipe fitters in installation of varying types of industrial pipe (carbon) into the projects piping systems. Must have NCCER Boilermaker as well.
Qualification Highlights