Pipe and Code Welder

L&L Fabrication; Douglas (WY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with employer match

Dental and Vision Plans

Life insurance

Job summary

L&L Fabrication, Inc. in Douglas, WY, is hiring a Pipe Welder III for a full-time, on-site role. You will handle complex joints requiring NDT, pass a 6G certification, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include welding GMAW/FCAW/SMAW per WPS, machining-related tasks, and leading new procedures. Competitive pay and benefits follow probationary period.

Qualifications

• Code Welding Experience (ASME Sec. 8/9, B31.3, AWS D1.1, AWS D17.1)
• Mechanical aptitude and manufacturing environment familiarity
• Ownership attitude and safety culture
• Willingness to learn and teach new processes or methods
• Ability to read designs, blueprints, and perform basic math

Responsibilities

• Weld Non-Code and Code articles to satisfactory quality
• Weld with GMAW, FCAW, SMAW per WPS
• Receive 6G Certification prior to hire date
• Lead and implement new procedures (PQRs/WPSs)
• Plan work orders, assemble tools and materials
• Repair and fabricate items using cutting, burning, welding
• Monitor welding to prevent warping or damage
• Mentor teammates and work safely in a team setting

Skills

Code Welding

Mechanical Aptitude

Manufacturing environment

Ownership

Safety culture

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Blueprint reading

Mathematics basics

Tools

WPS knowledge

6G certification

Job description

PIPE WELDER [Welder III]

Description

The Welder III [PIPE WELDER] is a fulltime role that will operate out of one of the L&L Fabrication Welding facilities. This role will be expected to actively work to scheduled shop needs. This welder will be leaned on for the more complex joints requiring NDT and have an expectation of passing at a 100% rate. This candidate would be competent in welding but also be willing to exercise the ability to do other tasks, such fitting their own parts, training team members, and work on the further development of processes for the betterment of the team. This expectation and outlined Roles/Duties may be adjusted to align with organizational need at any time.

Rate of Pay – $30.00-40.00/hr

L&L Fabrication is an ASME Code vessel shop Holding U and R stamps. We offer ASME-coded work built to spec, along with repairs and maintenance on used pressure-rated equipment. L&L Fabrication, INC strives on quality work, meeting deadlines, and keeping everyone on the site safe. A high emphasis on safety, quality, and on time delivery.

Expected Roles/Responsibilities:

• Weld Non-Code and Code articles to satisfactory quality
• GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, all per WPS
• Must receive 6G Certification prior to hire date/pass OTJ Welder II
• Weld to expectation and regularly meet challenges such as 100% NDT Joints
• Process Materials with accuracy and efficiency
• Oxy-fuel, Plasma, Saw, Mag-Drill, and Grinder
• Use all shop and personal tooling safely and appropriately.
• Drive a forklift safely and appropriately.
• Participate in team setting that will develop and build welding and fabrication ability for oneself and colleagues.
• Lead the process of introducing new procedures into the facility (PQRs/WPSs)
• Provide a SAFE team member that is accountable, respectful, and empowered to introduce new opportunities for getting the job done.
• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements for the Role:

• Code Welding Experience (ASME Sec. 8/9, B31.3, AWS D1.1, AWS D17.1)
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Operational understanding or appreciation for a manufacturing environment
• Ownership – attitude that shares wins and owns losses.
• Desire to add to the workplace culture, SAFE and CORE
• Smart, Alert, Focused, Energized
• Collaborative, Ownership, Respectful, Empowering
• Willingness to learn and teach new processes or methods.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

Weld Test Requirements

• 3G weld Test – ¾” Plate Test Vertical Up (GMAW Root / GMAW-Pulse or FCAW hot and cap)
• 6G weld Test – 2 XXH pipe test (SMAW Root / GMAW-Pulse or FCAW hot and cap)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at any time, 50 pounds regularly, 100 infrequently.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials

Benefits (Available following the Probationary Period)

• HSA and PPO Health Insurance plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Accident and Critical Illness Plans
• 401k with up to a 5% safe harbor employer match
• Life insurance
• AD&D policy provided by the organization and expandable
• Ken Garff Ford – Fleet Vehicle access for purchase
• Advocacy and partnership via Benefit Partner
• Paid Leave/Paid Time Off Policy that is in alignment with CO-FAMLI (CO ONLY)
• Others added frequently.

L&L Fabrication, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.