2nd Shift Welder

Team Industries, Inc.; Kaukauna, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Industries, Inc. in Kaukauna, WI seeks an X-Ray Pipe Welder to perform MIG, TIG and flux core welds on pipe components. You will prepare joints, purge welds, and verify fit-up to ensure 100% X-ray quality results.

The role requires 2+ years welding experience, ability to pass X-ray testing, and strong attention to detail with good communication skills. Shift: 2nd; manufacturing environment; safety-first approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years on-the-job welding experience.
• Ability to pass X-Ray tests for weld quality.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, and flux core processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pipe components by tacking before welding.
• Weld joints and purge pipe as required.
• Inspect welds and correct defects as needed.
• Operate cranes and align joints per isometric drawings.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

X-ray welding

TIG welding

MIG welding

Flux core welding

Read drawings

Tools

Welding equipment controls

Hand tools

Job description

Title: X-Ray Pipe Welder

Location: Kaukauna, WI

Shift: 2nd (5:00 PM - 3:05 AM, Monday - Wednesday & 4 PM Thursday- 2:05 AM Friday, 10 hours)

Department(s):

Manufacturing

Reports to:

Foreman

General Purpose of the Job:

Produce 100% X-Ray quality pipe welds in all processes (MIG, TIG, and FLUX Core)

Summary of Major Responsibilities/Duties:

*** MUST BE ABLE TO PASS: Testing:2” super coupon 6G tig all the way out and a 2” super coupon 6G mig root /flux fill and cap

• Assemble pipe components by tacking them in place prior to welding.

• Confirming squareness of all joints fit-up.

• Confirming configuration of all joints fit-up.

• Confirming pipe joints are aligned properly (taper bore if necessary).

• Confirming pipe spool is built according to the isometric drawings (center to center or center to end dimensions).

• Verify correct length, material, type, and grade of pipe and fittings prior to tacking.

• Retrieve material and make sure they correspond with parts list.

• Lifting pipe with crane to fit-up bench.

• This job involves a variety of other jobs such as welding, cutting, grinding, measurement, and layout.

• Weld joints.

• Grind out temporary tacks.

• Position pieces to be welded.

• Purges pipe to be welded.

• Records filler rod heat numbers.

• Identifies his own welds by etching a weld number next to the joint.

• Inspects weld after and makes any corrections if needed.

• Keep work area clean and organized to prevent slips and trips.

• Conducts work safely and follow all safety procedures. Rejects work that is not safe and discusses the situation with supervisor.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum 2 years on-the-job welding experience

• Ability to pass X-Ray and weld multiple processes.

• Ability to MIG root with down-hill progression/Flux core fill and cap with up-hill progression (6” diameter).

• TIG out with all passes being uphill progression.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percent, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Requirements/ Key Competencies:

• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable
• Mechanical ability and likes to work with their hands
• Good work ethics
• Pride in workmanship
• Be able to use construction calculator
• Willingness to learn
• Must be a hard worker and physically fit as this can be a very physically

Equipment Used:

• Hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver)
• Power tools (e.g., saws, welder, drill, grinders)
• Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor, lift)

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Work Environment:

Indicate how often the following physical demands are required to perform the Essential job Responsibilities.

• C=Constantly F=Frequently O=Occasionally R=Rarely
• Physical Demands
• Standing C
• Walking C
• Sitting R
• Lifting F
• Carrying F
• Pushing F
• Pulling F
• Climbing O
• Balancing O
• Stooping F
• Kneeling F
• Crouching O
• Crawling O
• Reaching C
• Physical Strength
• Handling C
• Little Physical Effort – 10lbs or less C
• Grasping C
• Light Work – up to 20lbs C
• Feeling O
• Medium Work – up to 50lbs F
• Talking C
• Heavy Work – up to 100lbs O
• Hearing C
• Very Heavy Work– above 100lbs R
• Repetitive Motions F
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination C
• Environmental Conditions
• Extreme Cold R
• Extreme Heat O
• Temperature Changes O
• Wet O
• Humid C
• Noise F
• Vibration F
• Hazards C
• Atmospheric Conditions C

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Personal Protective Equipment Required:

___C___Steel Toe Work Boots

___C___Hearing Protection

___C___Safety Eyeglasses

___R___Welding Coat

___R___Respirator

___C___Other PPE’s (explain) Gloves

Safety:

All TEAM employees are required to follow all of TEAM’s safety policies and procedures for their safety and the safety of others.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.