Combination Pipe Welder - Kings Bay Base, GA - RQ Construction Jobs

RQ Construction LLC; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Combination Pipe Welder to join their Mechanical team at a military base. This role involves using advanced welding techniques to join metal components while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. With a focus on fast-track commercial construction, this position offers the chance to work on significant projects that contribute to national defense. If you have a passion for welding and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience as a Combination Welder in construction.
• Must pass 6G GTAW & SMAW tests before hiring.

Responsibilities

• Weld or join metal components using various welding techniques.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices and relevant codes.

Skills

Combination Welding

Hand Welding

Flame Cutting

Soldering

Brazing

Safety Practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade School Apprenticeship

Tools

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Forklift/Manlift

Job description

Pay Type: per hour. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match.

Since 1996, RQ Construction, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We have a national and international presence spanning coast to coast, including U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and now, Puerto Rico. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

Position Overview

We are looking to hire a skilled Combination Pipe Welder to join our Mechanical team for ongoing work at King's Bay Naval Base, GA. All work is to be performed on the military base and is paid the required Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, specific to the Naval Station Norfolk military base.

Responsibilities:

• Use hand-welding, flame cutting, hand soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components.
• Pass groove-weld qualification tests in all positions for multiple materials and processes using both Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
• Complete work on an active construction site in accordance with relevant codes.
• Implement required safety practices in support of RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Pay: $45.15 - 50.00 per hour

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or GED is the preferred minimum formal education for this position, supplemented by completion of a Union, private (in-house), military, or trade school apprenticeship program that includes theory and on-the-job training.
• 5 to 8 years (or equivalent) field or trade work experience as a Combination Welder in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting is required; government, military, or large commercial construction experience is preferred.
• Candidates must be able to pass 6G GTAW & SMAW test before being hired.
• CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30-hour Certifications are required; specific training or certificates in the following preferred (training can be provided):
• Trenching and shoring training
• Fall protection
• Confined space training
• Forklift/Manlift training and certificate
• Power actuated tools training and certificate
• Lockout/Tagout training
• EM-385

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.