Evergreen - Combination Pipe Welder - Various Projects

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a skilled Combination Pipe Welder to join their team. The role requires expertise in various welding processes, a minimum of 5 years of industrial welding experience, and a commitment to safety standards. You will work on assembling structural forms and ensuring welds comply with specifications. This position offers opportunities for growth in a supportive environment dedicated to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of heavy industrial welding experience.
• Proficiency in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding processes.
• Ability to certify on multi-process pipe welding.

Responsibilities

• Weld components according to blueprints and metallurgy.
• Use various welding processes and inspect welds.
• Adhere to safety responsibilities and complete other related duties.

Skills

SMAW

GTAW

GMAW

Welding Procedures

Interpretative Skills

Education

Welding school associate degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary:

A Combination Pipe Welder secures components together using electric welding. Creates accurate welds that do not alter the measurements of the element and can withstand steam, hot water, gases, lubricants, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems.

Primary Duties:

• Lays out, aligns, and welds components fabricated, cast, and forged to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings, and pipes, according to blueprints and metallurgy.
• Uses Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes as required.
• Bolts, clamps, and welds metal components of piping systems, plates, pipes, tubes, or structural shapes using arc welding equipment.
• Removes excess weld, defective material, slag, and spatter with appropriate tools.
• Connects welding cables to obtain specified amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse.
• Guides electrodes or guns along weld lines, maintaining proper arc length, speed, and movement for desired fusion and bead quality.
• Prepares electrodes and threads consumable wires through welding guns.
• Inspects welds for bead size and compliance with specifications.
• Starts power supplies for electric current production.
• Performs burning and clean-up using scarfing tips, bevels parts as needed.
• Demonstrates Yates Core Values and Principles.
• Follows Yates Code of Conduct.
• Adheres to safety responsibilities, including refusing unsafe work, reporting hazards, wearing PPE, participating in inspections and training, and suggesting safety improvements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years of heavy industrial welding experience.
• Welding school associate degree or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Proficiency in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding processes.
• Ability to certify on multi-process pipe welding.
• May require x-ray qualifications.

Requirements:

• Ability to read and follow welding procedures.
• Strong interpretative and independent work skills.
• Personal tools as per Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List.
• Completion of safety training including Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at Heights.

Physical Demands:

• Work in various weather conditions, elevations, and environments.
• Operate in noisy, dusty, windy conditions.
• Wear safety harnesses at heights, stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, and lift.
• Use vision and hearing for communication and safety.
• Lift up to 25 lbs. and manipulate tools and materials.

About Yates Construction

Yates Construction is a family-owned, top-ranked industrial and commercial builder, established in 1964, with extensive resources and a broad project portfolio across multiple sectors. We focus on client relationships, project management, and value addition.

We are a military-friendly employer and committed to equal opportunity employment, complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.