Combination Pipe Welder

Century Contractors, LLC; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Contractors, LLC is seeking a Combination Pipe Welder to join our pipe fabrication team. The role involves welding on industrial pipe sizes, reading blueprints, and assisting pipe fitters in installation and fabrication, with a focus on safety and quality.

Strong experience with 2G/4G/6G positions, carbon steel, stainless, and chrome welds is required. Reliable transportation and ability to work at heights are expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience welding industrial pipe (Schedules 40, 80, 160).
• Able to weld in 2G, 4G, and 6G positions.
• Read blueprints, technical manuals, and drawings.
• Knowledge of different metals and welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Weld, fabricate, and assist pipe fitters in installing piping systems.
• Layout, position, align, cut, assemble, and fit metal components.
• Document weld information and create weld maps.
• Set up equipment and weld using arc, GMAW, FCAW welding.
• Identify safety risks and PPE requirements.

Skills

Welding

Pipe fitting

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

Welding Hood

Stinger

File

Tig Rig

Gas Lens

Mounting clamps

Chipping Hammer

Job description

Basic Scope/Purpose

A Combination Pipe Welder will weld, fabricate, and assist pipe fitters in the installation of various types of industrial pipe into the project's piping systems.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Selects equipment, plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
• Layout, position, aligns, cuts, assembles, and fits metal components together in various body positions and locations, identifying all equipment required for the job and process.
• Legibly documents all weld information and creates legible weld maps.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack‑welds parts to secure them in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts using arc, gas‑shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc‑gas welding equipment.
• Identifies all safety risks and requirements.
• Sticks and TIG welds on pipe.
• Has 4+ years of experience welding on industrial size and grade pipe (Schedules 40, 80, and 160); able to weld in 2G, 4G, and 6G positions.
• Can read blueprints, technical manuals, and engineering drawings to efficiently perform work.
• Has thorough knowledge of various metals’ characteristics and qualities, including the correct welding processes required and the effects of welding on the material.
• Has experience welding multiple types of pipe, including but not limited to carbon steel, stainless, and chrome.
• Assists pipe fitters in pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication while not actively welding.
• Has reliable transportation.
• Can work at heights as required.
• Meets all physical requirements.
• Has all tools upon start date.

Working Conditions / Physical Effort

Conditions include working in office, shop, busy traffic areas, warehouses, and undeveloped properties, with frequent exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, vibrations, and adverse weather conditions. Must be able to safely access all areas of property, buildings, structures, wharves, rooftops, and other elevated positions, as well as confined spaces. Must be able to effectively use all required PPE equipment and lift up to fifty pounds. Strenuous physical demands are required to safely perform the essential functions. Must be able to safely operate all involved equipment and tools. Must be capable of standing for long periods of time, bending consistently, working in confined spaces with limited access, on ladders, in personnel lifts, in workboats, and working in awkward body positions.

Tool List

Tool Box with Lock, 25' Tape, Stinger, File, Tig Rig, Welding Hood w/Hard Hat assembly, Torpedo Level, Chipping Hammer, Combination Square, Pair of Klein Pliers or equal, Welding Gloves & Tig Gloves, Crescent Wrench 12" & 15", Steel‑toe boots, Safety Glasses, Regulator, Gas Lens, Cups, Collets, Tungsten, Brushes for Carbon & Stainless, Flashlight, Mirror.

Nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled