Certified Welder

Davita Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water distribution is seeking a skilled welder to join their team in Carrollton, Texas. The position involves hand welding various fittings and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have basic educational qualifications and preferably a welding certification.

Qualifications

• Certified pressure pipe welder preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in welding.
• Enhanced knowledge of qualified procedures.

Responsibilities

• Hand weld various fittings to pipes and joints.
• Analyze welds for quality and compliance.
• Sort piping per job specifications.

Skills

Welding

Hand welding

Quality control

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leading distributor of water, sewer, storm drain and fire protection products in the United States. Operating approximately 320 branches nationwide, the company combines local expertise with a national supply chain to provide contractors and municipalities innovative solutions for new construction and aging infrastructure. Core & Main's 4,500 plus associates are committed to the safe distribution of water and fire protection to help communities thrive. Visit www.coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

Responsible for permanently joining metal parts using high heat application to form a permanent bond. May specialize in one of hundreds of different processes of welding to join metals together. Will use automatic or semi-automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Contributes to the manufacturing of Fire Protection pipe fabrication to NFPA standards.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Hand welds various fittings to different sizes of pipes and welding joints.

• Interprets application job sheets and various sizes of welding fittings.

• Analyzes all welds to ensure they are free of porosity and discontinuities.

• Ensures all welds are visibly stamped or identified with markings to designate that welds were performed by a certified welder.

• Sorts piping per job and sorts line numbers per fabrication job.

• Reviews the order ticket and determines the work to be performed meets the customer's specifications.

• Verifies the final product meets quality control standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified pressure pipe welder.

• Enhanced knowledge of all qualified procedures indicated.

• Generally, meets weld times, shows productivity, and consistent quality.

• Familiarity with API 1104.

Career Level Dimensions

Typical Training/Experience

• HS Diploma or GED, strongly preferred.

• 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Problem Complexity

• Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction.

• Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor.

• Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor.

Autonomy

• Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment.

• Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor.

Environmental Job Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs in a physical environment.

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