Combo Welder

Diversified Construction & Design; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Construction & Design is seeking a Combo Welder to weld, fabricate and assist pipe fitters, boilermakers, millwrights, and ironworks in installing equipment and supports for industrial pipe, structural and mechanical systems.

You will read blueprints, set up welding gear, and apply arc, TIG, or submerged-arc processes in 2g/4g/6g positions, with emphasis on safety and quality in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• 4+ years welding experience on industrial pipe sizes (Schedules 40, 80, 160).
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Must pass company welding qualification tests.
• Experience welding carbon steel, stainless, and chrome.
• Able to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g positions and perform pipe weld repairs.

Responsibilities

• Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding.
• Layout, position, align, cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various positions.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc gas welding equipment.
• Welds metal materials to piping systems and equipment using appropriate procedures.
• Identify all equipment for job and process.
• Identify all safety risks and requirements.

Skills

Welding 2g/4g/6g

Stick and TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Welding machine setup

Pipe welding

Reading manuals

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Tools

Arc welding equipment

Gas-shielded arc welding

Submerged arc welding

Pipe fabrication tools

Job description

A Combo Welder will weld, fabricate and assist pipe fitters, boilermakers, millwrights, and ironworks in the installation of varying types of equipment and supports for industrial pipe, structural, and mechanical systems.

Position Responsibilities

• Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
• Layout, position,aligns, cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various body positions and in various places.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc gas welding equipment.
• Weld metal materials to piping systems equipment using the appropriate welding procedure for the various equipment and metal types involved.
• Identify all equipment for job and process.
• Identify all safety risks and requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years welding experience on industrial size and grade pipe. (Schedules: 40, 80, and 160)
• Must pass company welding qualification tests.
• Must be able to read blueprints and other engineering drawings to efficiently perform work.
• Must be able to read and interrupt technical manuals as applicable.
• Must have knowledge of welding machine set up.
• Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g positions.
• Must be able to Stick and Tig weld on pipe.
• Must be able to make weld repairs to pipe.
• Must have thorough knowledge of various metalscharacteristicand qualities including the correct welding processes required and the effects of welding on the material.
• Must have experience welding multiple types ofpipesincluding but not limited to: carbon steel, stainless, and chrome.
• Must be able to assist pipe fitters in pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication while not actively welding.
• Musthave reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work at heights as required.
• Commitment to DCD values and safety rules and regulations.
• Must meet all physical demands (see section below).
• Takes full ownership of responsibilities and executes independently with minimal supervision after initial scope and expectations are established

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 4+yearswelding experience.
• Must pass company welding qualification tests.
• Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g positions.
• Must be able to Stick and Tig weld on Pipe.
• Must have allrequiredknowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools upon start date.

Physical Requirements

• Employeewill be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long periods of times up to 12 hours a day.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50lbs.
• Willwork at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and leather work boots.