Day Shift-Pipe Welder

Team Industries, Inc.; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Industries, Inc. in Port Arthur, TX is seeking an experienced pipe welder for day shift (Mon–Thu). The role requires 5 years of weld experience and the ability to pass X-ray testing, with TIG and MIG/flux-core capabilities.

Welding, cutting, grinding, layout, and related tasks are part of daily work. You will assemble pipe, verify joints and fit-up per isometrics, operate a crane, and maintain a clean, safe work area while following all TEAM safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years on-the-job welding experience.
• Ability to pass X-ray and weld multiple processes.
• MIG root with down-hill progression / Flux core fill and cap with up-hill progression.
• TIG out with all passes being up-hill progression.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write/read routine reports.
• Ability to calculate figures and apply basic algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pipe components by tacking them in place prior to welding.
• Confirm squareness and fit-up of joints.
• Confirm pipe joints are aligned and spool is built to isometrics.
• Verify length, material, type and grade of pipe and fittings before tacking.
• Retrieve materials and manage crane-assisted fit-up.
• Weld joints and grind out temporary tacks.
• Position pieces to be welded and purge pipe to be welded.
• Record heat numbers and inspect welds; maintain clean, safe work area.

Skills

Pipe welding

Attention to detail

Team player

Physical fitness

Safety conscious

Tools

6G TIG

6G MIG

Flux core

Crane operation

Job description

**This location is in Port Arthur, TX, relocation, or daily commute required. THERE IS NO PER DIEM**

Location: Port Arthur, TX

Shift: Day Shift is 4-10 hour days, Monday - Thursday)

Payrate: $37.90 an hour

Pay Range: you must have 5 years of pipe welding experience & MUST BE ABLE TO PASS: Testing:2” super coupon 6G Tig all the way out and a 2” super coupon 6G Mig root /Flux fill and cap

Job Description

• Assemble pipe components by tacking them in place prior to welding.
• Confirming squareness of all joints fit-up.
• Confirming configuration of all joints fit-up.
• Confirming pipe joints are aligned properly (taper bore if necessary).
• Confirming pipe spool is built according to the isometric drawings (center to center or center to end dimensions).
• Verify correct length, material, type, and grade of pipe and fittings prior to tacking.
• Retrieve material and make sure they correspond with parts list.
• Lifting pipe with crane to fit-up bench.
• This job involves a variety of other jobs such as welding, cutting, grinding, measurement, and layout.
• Weld joints.
• Grind out temporary tacks.
• Position pieces to be welded.

Purges pipe to be welded.

• Records filler rod heat numbers.
• Identifies his own welds by etching a weld number next to the joint.
• Inspects weld after and makes any corrections if needed.
• Keep work area clean and organized to prevent slips and trips.
• Conducts work safely and follows all safety procedures. Rejects work that is not safe and discusses the situation with supervisor.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Minimum 5 years on-the-job welding experience
• Ability to pass X-Ray and weld multiple processes.
• Ability to MIG root with down-hill progression/Flux core fill and cap with up-hill progression (6” diameter).
• TIG out with all passes being up-hill progression.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percent, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Requirements/ Key Competencies

• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable
• Mechanical ability and likes to work with their hands
• Good work ethics
• Pride in workmanshipBe able to use construction calculator
• Willingness to learn
• Must be a hard worker and physically fit as this can be a very physically demanding job.

Equipment Used

• Hand tools (e.g. hammer, screwdriver)
• Power tools (e.g. saws, welder, drill, grinders)
• Vehicles (e.g. automobile, truck, tractor, lift)

Personal Protective Equipment Required

• Steel Toe Work Boots
• Hearing Protection
• Safety Eyeglasses
• Welding Coat
• Respirator
• Other PPE's (e.g. gloves, long pants, welding hood, and grinding shield)

Safety

All TEAM employees are required to follow all of TEAM's safety policies and procedures for their safety and the safety of others.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.