Journeyman - Welder (Shop)

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

DynaTen Corporation, a Comfort Systems USA Company, seeks a Journeyman Welder (Shop) in Fort Worth, TX. You will weld commercial mechanical piping and assemblies using approved processes, following welding procedures, project specs, and safety rules while supporting shop operations.

You will read isometrics, prepare joints, and mentor apprentices, with a focus on quality and on-time turnover of projects. The role offers strong benefits, ongoing training, and a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial pipe welding experience.
• Ability to pass weld qualification tests before production welding.
• Ability to read piping isometrics, welding symbols, and specs.
• Knowledge of hot-work permits, fire-watch, and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Review isometric drawings, weld maps, specs, and work packages.
• Prepare joints, verify fit-up, select consumables, and weld per procedures.
• Inspect welds, identify defects, and perform repairs.
• Coordinate fit-up, rigging, supports, and purge requirements.
• Maintain leads, machines, torches, grounds, and ventilation in safe condition.
• Document weld IDs and support testing and turnover records.
• Mentor apprentices in safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Isometrics reading

Welding symbols

Quality awareness

Safety compliance

Tools

Orbital welding equipment

Pipe welding machinery

Welding PPE

Job description

About Us:

Since 1980, DynaTen Corporation (a Comfort Systems USA Company) has delivered high-quality Commercial Construction and Service Solutions across the greater North Texas market. We partner with our clients to provide technical expertise and high-level execution on every project. As a result, DynaTen is a trusted provider of HVAC, Plumbing, and Building Automation Controls solutions.

Our culture is built on accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to developing our people. We take pride in promoting from within, supporting both field and office teams, and delivering results the right way. We offer strong long-term career opportunities, excellent benefits, and a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Position Summary

The Journeyman - Welder (Shop) fits and welds commercial mechanical piping and assemblies using approved welding processes on commercial mechanical piping and fabricated assemblies. The role follows approved welding procedures, project specifications, and quality requirements while supporting safe, productive field or shop operations. This position reports to the Shop Foreman - Piping.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Review isometric drawings, weld maps, specifications, and work packages before fabrication or installation.
• Prepare joints, verify fit-up, select consumables, and weld in accordance with approved welding procedure specifications.
• Inspect welds visually, identify defects, and complete repairs in accordance with quality procedures.
• Coordinate fit-up, rigging, supports, access, purge requirements, and sequencing with pipefitters and field leaders.
• Maintain leads, machines, torches, grounds, ventilation, fire prevention, and hot-work controls in safe condition.
• Document weld identification and support nondestructive examination, pressure testing, and turnover records.
• Mentor apprentices and less-experienced team members in safe work practices and basic welding preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of commercial pipe welding or closely related industrial welding experience.
• Ability to pass project- or company-required weld qualification tests before performing production welding.
• Ability to read piping isometrics, welding symbols, specifications, and procedure requirements.
• Knowledge of hot-work permits, fire-watch requirements, compressed gases, ventilation, and welding PPE.
• Ability to work at heights, in mechanical rooms, and in other physically demanding construction environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current ASME Section IX or other relevant welder performance qualifications.
• Experience with orbital welding, brazing, stainless steel, medical gas, or high-purity systems, as applicable.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction credential and current lift certifications.

What you can expect

• Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Employee-Only Medical Coverage.
• In-house and manufacturer-led training and leadership development.