J - Journeyman

PERMA-PIPE; Lebanon (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PERMA-PIPE is seeking an experienced pipe welder at our Lebanon, TN plant. The role focuses on fit and weld, measuring and cutting pipes to specification and operating welding machinery to ensure quality joints.

The ideal candidate will have Mig and Tig welding experience and be able to pass a 6G welding test. This is a full-time, on-site position in a manufacturing environment requiring attention to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Mig and Tig welding experience required.
• Must pass Mig and Tig welding test in the 6G position.

Responsibilities

• Clean pipe ends for welding using grinder to remove rust and varnish.
• Operate pipe bending machine with fixed panel on a stand.
• Operate Tecnar welding machine and monitor via joystick for weld head control.
• Set up machine parameters on a touchscreen monitor.

Skills

Mig welding

Tig welding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tecnar welding machine

Welding control panel

Grinder

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Lebanon Plant - Lebanon, TN 37087, Position Type: Full-Time Regular

POSITION SUMMARY

Fit and weld pipe. Measure and cut pipes according to requirements. Modify, clean and bend pipe using hand and power tools, and operate welding machinery

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Clean pipe ends for welding using a small grinder with abrasive wheel to remove surface rust and mill varnish
• Operate pipe bending machine using a fixed control panel that sits on a 3 ft. stand
• Operate Tecnar welding machine. Tecnar is equipped with panel mounted on a moveable swing arm base that is 4 ft. in height
• Oversee the Tecnar monitor and control the machine with small joy stick for directional movement and fine tuning of weld head during welding
• Set up parameters of machine by a touchscreen monitor
• Performs other duties/ projects as assigned or as required by the position

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS/REPORTING

Reports to Journeyman Foreman; Welding Manager responsible for the overall management responsibility for plant welding operations to include journeyman welders

QUALIFICATIONS

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE: Mig and Tig welding, welding experience
QUALIFICATION/ REQUIREMENT: Required to pass a Mig and Tig welding test in the 6G position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

None

TRAVEL

None

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

Occasional use of grinder to remove surface rust and mill varnish; grinder easily fits in one hand
Regular use of control panel operated welding equipment; control panels contain buttons and switches on a fixed panel
Occasional use of Tecnar welding machine using joy stick to control directional movement and fine tuning of weld head during welding process

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasional stooping, kneeling, bending
Standing for long periods of time
Occasional use of small grinder; can be used with one hand
Regular operation of machine control panels, to include directional movement to operate and control joy stick; operation can be performed with one hand

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical manufacturing environment; ability to communicate in a loud environment, working conditions can be cold or hot depending on the season

Reviewed By / Date

Reviewed By: _Alex Piercey
Date: 1/1/2021

Legal & EEO Statement

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT.
Perma-Pipe provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, equal pay and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), mental or physical disability, veteran status or genetic information.