Pipe & Structural Welder

WIRC - Western Industrial Resources Corporation; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 37,195 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

WIRC - Western Industrial Resources Corporation is seeking a skilled welder based in Apache Junction, Arizona. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of welding experience, with expertise in pipe and structural welding, and the ability to operate various welding equipment.

Responsibilities will include performing welding tasks, interpreting project specifications, and ensuring safety standards are met. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and demonstrate quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of welding experience preferred.
• Experience with pipe and structural welding.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform various welding techniques and operate welding equipment.
• Examine workpieces for defects and verify alignment.
• Provide support for layout, fit-up, fabrication, and field installation.

Skills

Welding experience

Pipe welding

Structural welding

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Education

AWS Certified Welder

Structural Steel endorsement

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torches

Grinders

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pipe, structural, and general welding using hand-welding, flame-cutting, brazing, soldering, and related equipment.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, overhead, or combination positions.
• Read and interpret drawings, sketches, specifications, work orders, and project requirements.
• Examine workpieces for defects and verify fit-up, alignment, gap allowances, angles, and dimensions.
• Prepare material surfaces by removing scale, rust, slag, moisture, grease, or other contaminants.
• Align, clamp, position, and secure workpieces using hand tools, fixtures, jigs, vises, hoists, cranes, wire, or banding equipment.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, cutting torches, grinders, power tools, and other tools common to the welding trade.
• Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, electrodes, flux, and related consumables based on material type and thickness.
• Grind, cut, buff, bend, chip, or clean workpieces to ensure proper fit and weld quality.
• Monitor welding, fitting, burning, and heating processes to prevent warping, overheating, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of materials.
• Repair fabricated or installed components by cutting, straightening, reshaping, welding, and reassembling parts.
• Mark or tag materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other identifying information as required.
• Detect defective materials or faulty equipment operation and notify supervision.
• Support layout, fit-up, fabrication, and field installation work as assigned.
• Use ladders, scaffolding, lifts, or other access methods as required to complete work safely.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.

Safety Responsibilities

• Operate safety equipment and follow all site safety requirements.
• Use safe work habits at all times.
• Follow hot work, fire watch, confined space, and permit-to-work requirements as applicable.
• Operate a fire extinguisher or charged water hose when required.
• Monitor work areas for sparks, fire hazards, and changing field conditions.
• Perform continuous monitoring of work areas with gas detectors or monitors when required.
• Record gas readings and document results in permit-to-work paperwork when applicable.
• Monitor wind direction, interpret windsocks, and identify changing safety conditions.
• Clearly and quickly communicate alarms, warnings, or unsafe conditions to supervision and coworkers.
• Use fire suppression methods during industrial emergencies when trained and directed.
• Identify when sparks from grinding or welding may create a hazard and communicate concerns to site supervision.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of welding experience preferred.
• Experience with pipe welding, structural welding, fabrication, repair, or industrial maintenance work.
• Ability to pass applicable weld tests and site qualification requirements.
• Ability to work in an industrial mining environment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, measurements, templates, and specifications.
• Experience using common welding, cutting, grinding, fitting, and fabrication tools.
• Ability to work at heights, around equipment, and in field conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work safely as part of a crew and follow supervision.

Preferred Experience

• Pipe welding
• Structural steel welding
• Stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, or alloy welding
• Industrial maintenance welding
• Mine site work
• Blueprint reading and layout
• Fabrication and fit-up
• Specialty welding processes or certifications
• Welding inspection, supervision, or leadership experience

Certifications

• AWS Certified Welder
• Structural Steel endorsement
• Certified Welding Inspector, Associate Welding Inspector, or related AWS credentials
• Other applicable welding, safety, or site-specific certifications

Compensation

Pay is based on experience, certifications, qualifications, weld test results, safety performance, and demonstrated field competency.

Pay Range: $27–$37 per hour

Per Diem: No per diem benefit is available at this time.

Advancement Opportunity

Welders are eligible for advancement based on demonstrated competency, quality of work, safety performance, reliability, leadership, and ability to perform higher-level welding or specialty welding assignments.