Welder

Welder – Rotating Equipment (Gas Turbine/Compressor)

Pay Rate: $30.00+/hour (based on experience)
Travel: Up to 15%
Schedule: Full-time (shift may vary; overtime and weekends as needed)

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Welder with strong stainless steel pipe welding and mechanical assembly expertise to support rotating equipment manufacturing. This role focuses on fitting, tacking, and welding components for gas turbines and compressor packages while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fit, tack, and weld components according to detailed drawings and welding standards
• Perform GTAW (TIG) pipe welding and pass required certification (GTAW P8 6G)
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical assembly instructions
• Assemble, repair, install, and maintain mechanical components for gas turbines and compressors
• Perform equipment setup, alignment, and parts installation
• Inspect welds and finished assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications
• Maintain welding certifications and follow ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code requirements
• Safely operate welding machines, cutting rigs, and measuring tools
• Support inventory, staging, and inspection of incoming parts
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Control, and Production teams
• Maintain accurate documentation, including shop orders and time tracking
• Follow all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies and maintain a clean workspace

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required (or 10+ years of relevant stainless steel pipe welding experience)
• Minimum 5+ years of welding and manufacturing experience in a shop environment
• Experience with assembly of rotating equipment strongly preferred
• Knowledge of gas turbine mechanical work and overhaul is a plus
• Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, and low-alloy materials
• Ability to interpret complex drawings, specs, and tolerances
• Strong troubleshooting and fabrication skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with turbomachinery assembly, particularly compressor systems
• Familiarity with advanced build methods and sequencing of compressor internals and auxiliaries

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Capable of performing hands-on mechanical and welding tasks

Additional Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be able to meet welding certification requirements
• COVID-19 vaccination required unless approved for exemption

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunity to work on advanced rotating equipment and turbine systems
• Hands-on, high-skill technical environment

If you are interested, please reach out to Chin Yang at A-Line Staffing

• Monitor welding performance and welding efficiency
• Using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment
• Maintain welding supplies and maintenance of welding equipment
• Perform welding duties using a wire welder
• Setup welding machines to obtain proper welding penetration
• Using processes gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Operate other welding equipment or learn other welding processes
• Specialize in certain types of welding such as custom fabrication, welding, structural construction welding, or production welding
• Perform pipe fitting and pipe welding
• Perform other types of welding including fabrication and plate welding
• Perform arc, mig & tig welding operations
• Using various welding techniques (tig, mig, and oxy acetylene welding)
• Replace worn welding machine parts
• Set up welding machines and welding various thickness and types of steel
• Adjust welding current to proper weld configurations
• Maintain and operate welding equipment
• Maintain welding equipment and tools
• Perform welding, repair and fabrication
• Obtaining a structural welding certificate (CWB)
• Using wrenches or welding equipment