J - Journeyman

PERMA-PIPE; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Perma-Pipe is seeking a skilled welder to fit, weld, measure, and cut pipe according to specifications. The role involves bending, cleaning, and operating welding machinery in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, MIG and TIG welding experience, and passing a 6G welding test. The job requires attention to safety in a loud, climate-controlled plant environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Mig and Tig welding experience is required.
• Must pass a Mig and Tig welding test in the 6G position.

Responsibilities

• Clean pipe ends for welding using a grinder to remove rust and varnish.
• Operate pipe bending and welding equipment per job needs.
• Set up machine parameters on touchscreen and monitor weld head.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Mig welding

Tig welding

6G welding test

Tecnar welding machine

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tecnar welding machine

Grinder

Job description

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

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: _Alex Piercey

Date: 1/1/2021

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.