Fabrication Shop Welder Helper – Day Shift

ColonialWebb Contractors; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career development

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision and disability

Employee Assistance Program

Referral incentives

Job summary

ColonialWebb is seeking a Pipefitter/welder Helper to join our Fabrication Team in Richmond, VA. You will assist with layout and fabrication of piping systems for steam, heating, cooling, lubricating, and industrial processing applications in our fabrication shop.

Hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. We value safety, teamwork, and reliability, and offer opportunities for career development along with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pipefitting or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including unscheduled overtime (nights and weekends).
• A reliable source of transportation to and from work.
• Knowledge of basic construction/shop math (addition, subtraction, division, fraction, and multiplication).
• Ability to work skillfully and safely with hands.
• Maintain a positive attitude and willing to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal diplomatically with coworkers and other tradespeople.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with selecting type and size of pipe and related materials according to the product being fabricated
• Assist with cutting pipe using pipe cutters, port-a-band saw, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine
• Assist with threading pipe, using pipe threading machine
• Assist with joining piping using welded, grooved, threaded, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints
• Operate shop forklift to lift or transport equipment, material, and supplies as necessary
• Load and unload shop materials from trucks and into buildings
• Furnishes experienced craft worker with materials, tools, equipment, and supplies
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of mechanic’s tools and equipment
• Cleans work area and restocks supplies and materials as necessary
• Works safely, encourage others to do so, and comply with applicable health and safety-related rules, regulations, and procedures
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor

Skills

Pipefitting knowledge

Flexible schedule

Transportation

Shop math

Hand skills

Team player

Effective communication

Drug screen

Background check

Job description

ColonialWebb is seeking a Pipefitter/welder Helper to join our Fabrication Team in Richmond, VA. You will assist with layout and fabrication of piping systems for steam, heating, cooling, lubricating, and industrial processing applications in our fabrication shop.

Hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. We value safety, teamwork, and reliability, and offer opportunities for career development along with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.