Pipe Welder

Pipe Welder

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85034
Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: Mandatory Overtime

Position Summary

We are seeking a Pipe Welder to join a fast-paced fabrication and production environment. The Welder will be responsible for producing high-quality welded pipe assemblies, including welding outlets onto pipe and performing manual rewelds as needed.

The ideal candidate will have previous MIG welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to maintain quality and productivity standards in a physically demanding setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate automated welding and plasma equipment to weld outlets onto pipe according to production specifications.
• Perform manual MIG rewelds using hand-held welding equipment when required.
• Load, position, and unload pipe from welding equipment using proper material-handling procedures.
• Inspect completed welds and assemblies for quality and compliance with specifications.
• Apply required certification stamps to completed welds.
• Transfer finished pipe to carts and staging areas for downstream processing or shipment.
• Operate pneumatic banding equipment to prepare finished pipe bundles for shipment.
• Read work orders, production documents, work instructions, and basic fabrication drawings.
• Use tape measures and other measuring equipment to verify dimensions and specifications.
• Maintain required production output while meeting quality and safety standards.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Complete required safety, equipment, and operational training.
• Follow company SOPs, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Assist with other fabrication, warehouse, and production activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment preferred.
• MIG welding experience required/preferred, with industrial or production welding experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete the company's welding certification/test requirements.
• Experience operating welding, plasma, or similar fabrication equipment preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment with daily productivity expectations.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, production documents, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Basic math skills, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure to at least 1/4-inch increments; finer measurements preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently bend, stoop, twist, reach, and perform repetitive movements.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements while operating welding equipment.
• Work safely around welding equipment, moving machinery, and material-handling equipment.
• Wear required PPE, including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.

Preferred Skills

• MIG welding
• Production welding
• Pipe fabrication
• Industrial welding
• Plasma equipment operation
• Mechanical aptitude
• Blueprint/fabrication drawing reading
• Precision measurement
• Quality inspection
• Strong attention to detail
• Dependability and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safety and quality

Benefits

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for associates, including:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC)