Pipe Fabrication Tacker

The Shaw Group; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 90d

Paid Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance with AD&D

Short/Long Disability

Accident/ Critical Illness

EAP

FSA/HSA & Dep Care

Legal Plan

401K match

Job summary

The Shaw Group in Beaumont is seeking an experienced Pipe Fabrication Tacker to join our fabrication team. This role focuses on welding, fabrication, and assisting pipefitters to build piping assemblies for industrial projects.

A heavy-shop background is strongly preferred and a commitment to quality workmanship is essential. Candidates must pass on-site tests, possess GTAW (TIG) skills on pipe, and demonstrate reliable safety practices while working with a fabrication crew in a shop

Qualifications

• Must pass on-site test: GTAW 2” schedule 40 in a 6G position.
• Must pass visual inspection.
• Prior pipe fabrication in an industrial/heavy shop setting.
• Proficient in GTAW welding on pipe.
• Able to meet physical requirements and safety rules.
• Ability to read Welding Procedures Specifications (WPS).

Responsibilities

• Connect cables to welding unit to control amperage, voltage and pulse per Welding Engineer.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions and deposit metal.
• Welds and joins edges of work pieces; clean joints with grinder and brush.
• May repair parts, preheat pieces, and position clamps or fixtures.
• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-job safety briefings.

Skills

GTAW TIG welding

6G position

Visual inspection

Heavy shop fabrication

Reading WPS

Safety conscious

Job description

The Shaw Group is seeking an experienced Pipe Fabrication Tacker to join our fabrication team at the Beaumont Shop. Our Pipe Fabrication Tackers weld, fabricate, and assist pipefitters in building piping assemblies for industrial projects. We’re looking for candidates with strong heavy-shop fabrication experience.

This position does not offer Per Diem.

• PTO after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision (eligible within 30 days of hire)
• Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D
• Short/long term disability
• Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FSA, HAS, and Depend Care Flexible Spending Account
• Legal plan
• 401K with company match

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Successfully pass the on-site test:

GTAW 2” schedule 40 in a 6G position - Weld out to flush

• Must pass visual inspection
• Must have prior pipe fabrication experience in an industrial shop setting (heavy shop background strongly preferred)
• Must be proficient in GTAW (TIG) welding on pipe
• Must be able to pass the required weld test described above
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications)
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements
• Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a fabrication crew
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Reliable work history with a strong, demonstrated work ethic

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains specified filling medal pending job schedule.
• Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer
• Starts power supply to produce electric current
• Strikes arc which generates heat to make and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions
• Will clean, degrease weld joint or work piece using grinder, using wire brush, ETC
• May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes
• May preheat work piece, using hand torch or rose bud
• May position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture
• May tack assemblies together
• May cut metal plates or structural shapes
• May be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional and technical associations
• Performing only those jobs on which they have been trained and/or authorized
• Working in accordance with safe job practices and complying with company safety rules
• Using required personal protective equipment
• Reporting unsafe conditions or practices
• Cooperating during investigation of any accidents that occur
• Taking an active part and participating in safety meetings, pre-job safety briefings, task hazard analyses and Job Safety Analyses
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Works under minimum supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

Standing

C

Walking

C

F

Pushing

F

Pulling

F

Climbing

O

O

F

Stooping

F

Kneeling

F

Crouching

F

F

Reaching

C

C

C

Feeling

C

Vision

C

Hearing

C

Lifting (lbs)

Carrying (lbs)

0-10

C

0-10

C

10-25

F

10-25

F

25-50

O

25-50

O

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.