Pipe Welder

ZipRecruiter; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable contracting company in Swansea is looking for experienced Pipe Welders to join their team. The role involves journeyman-level welding, blueprint reading, and fabrication of piping systems. Candidates should have proven skills in welding and adhere to safety standards. The company offers long-term projects, competitive pay, and a strong safety culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Long-term projects

Strong safety culture

Qualifications

• Experience in pipe welding procedures including SMAW and GMAW.
• Familiarity with metallurgical properties for quality control.
• Ability to perform basic rigging and layout.

Responsibilities

• Review Isometric drawings to determine work requirements.
• Fabricate and modify piping systems according to specifications.
• Maintain records of work orders and materials used.

Skills

Journeyman-level welding procedures

Blueprint reading

Fabrication and modification

Quality control specifications

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand and power tools

Exhaust ventilation systems

Job description

Overview

The Pipe Welder is responsible for performing a full range of journeyman-level structural & pipe welding procedures. Including pre-heat temperatures, electrode selection, welding processes, and quality control specifications in accordance with the specific metallurgical properties of material involved. This position performs basic rigging procedures as well as advanced fabrication, layout and field verification techniques.

Responsibilities

• Review Isometric, blueprints and hand sketches to determine work requirements
• Prepare material for welding, cutting or fabrication SMAW, GMAW, stainless pipe, carbon
• Fabricate and modify piping systems and process equipment, and draft or redline drawings as needed.
• Field verification of piping & structural systems
• Weld in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Maintain records of work orders and materials used
• Able to use hand and power tools, as well as hydraulic, air & electric shop equipment
• Use of Respirator equipment, Local and portable exhaust ventilation systems

Company Description

Our Emphasis is on Excellence. We have positions available for the strongest candidates in the industry. Our industry experience helps us offer unmatched service and support to our employees. As a contractor, we continually seek talented leaders for our welding crew. Our employees benefit from long-term projects, steady work, unmatched pay, superior safety culture and a family of seasoned professionals united under a common goal; To get it done right each and every day. Join the SONS crew - "Join the Best... building the Finest".