Combo Pipe A Welder

Manhattan-Mechanical-Services; Manhattan (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Mechanical Services is seeking an A-Welder based in Manhattan, IL, with 3–5 years of pipe welding experience and the ability to pass SMAW and GTAW processes. The role involves performing welded work in shop and field environments, reading isometrics and P&ID drawings, and collaborating with QA/QC to ensure high-quality output.

Qualifications include NCCER certification and readiness to pass required assessments.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of pipe welding experience.
• Must pass SMAW & GTAW welding processes.
• Must be NCCER certified and pass assessment.

Responsibilities

• Produce x-ray quality welds per site standards and specs.
• Safely operate hand and power tools.
• Identify hazards and mitigate risks.
• Read piping isometrics, weld maps, blueprints, and P&ID’s.
• Install piping and components as required.
• Support project as part of a team.
• Participate in health, safety, quality and environmental processes.

Skills

SMAW welding

GTAW welding

NCCER certified

Pipe welding

Reading isometrics

Education

NCCER certification

Tools

Oxyfuel cutting

Plasma cutting

Welding equipment

Job description

Title: A-Welder

Location: Manhattan Illinois/NW Indiana

Reports to: Foreman

Employment Status: Full Time Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Pay Rate: Up to 53.50 (depending on qualifications and assessment)

About us

Manhattan Mechanical Services provides highly skilled, merit shop craftsmen, ensuring the highest quality and safest mechanical services to light and heavy industrial facilities. Our merit shop philosophy ensures efficiency at every step of the project — from engineering/planning through startup.We are committed to a progressive career path for employees, complete with certifiable skills training. Manhattan Mechanical Services is a unique services provider that supports our customers in multiple areas: industrial maintenance services, process piping, structural steel, equipment installation, scaffolding and insulation. We specialize in providing turnkey projects to our customers.

***TO BECOME AN A OR B WELDER, CANDIDATES MUST PASS AN ASSESSMENT IN BOTH STICK AND TIG WELD***

Primary Function

The A-Welder will be certified in a combination of SMAW & GTAW welding and perform these processes in both shop and field environments. The A-Welder will be expected to work closely with their team and Manhattan Mechanical Services QA/QC Department to ensure all work is completed with the highest degree of quality.

Work Environment

The normal work environment for this position will be in an industrial facility, which has been determined to be a safety sensitive environment. You will experience exposure to outdoor weather conditions and wear proper PPE is required for a variety of potential hazards. Every employee’s performance could result in a significant incident affecting the health or safety of other employees, customers, customer’s employees, the public, property or the environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• The A Welder is responsible for producing x-ray quality welds according to site standards and specifications.
• Safe use of hand and power tools.
• Responsible for identifying potential hazards and mitigating the hazards.
• Familiar with pipe cutting and beveling operations
• Read and understand WPS/WPQ documents.
• Must be willing to work as a team at all times to support the project.
• Fully participate in health, safety, quality and environmental processes.

Experience

Three - Five years of experience in pipe welding, and able to pass SMAW & GTAW welding processes.

Skills Required

• Must have the following three certifications:
  • Capable of performing X-ray quality welds on carbon steel with SMAW 6010 and 7018 electrodes in all positions including structural steel and pipe.
  • Capable of performing X-ray quality welds on carbon steel and stainless steel with GTAW E70S2 or E70S6 electrodes in all positions including structural steel and pipe.
  • Must be NCCER certified in related trade (knowledge verified and performance verified).
• Fabricating threaded pipe, socket weld pipe and butt weld pipe.
• Able to read and understand piping isometric drawings, weld maps, blueprints, and P&ID’s.
• Able to install piping and piping components.
• Able to build and install various types of pipe hangers and supports.
• Able to cut and or bevel piping using oxyfuel, plasma, mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of Rigging and Rigging operations
• Able to perform Hydrostatic Testing

Education and requirements

• Must be willing to attend continued training applicable to job as deemed necessary by Manhattan Mechanical Services.
• Must be able to pass an NCCER Assessment and be Performance Verified.
• Must be able to pass and receive TWIC card verification

Physical

• Must comply with Manhattan Mechanical Services ’s drug and alcohol policy.
• Able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, as required by Manhattan Mechanical Services.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairways.
• Must be able to carry 50 lbs. of tools and/or materials.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces. (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.)
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces. (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
• Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

Safety/Environmental

• Must be able to pass applicable site-specific training.
• Must be able to read and understand safety instructions, signs, labels and permits in English.

Manhattan Mechanical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and relies on the diverse skills, backgrounds and perspectives of our people to drive change, innovation and growth. EOE/M/F/D/V