Pipe Welder

Thompson Construction Group; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Career development programs

Life insurance

401(k)

Wellness program

Career development

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Arkansas is seeking skilled welders. Responsibilities include laying out, fitting, and welding structural components to meet quality and safety standards. Candidates must possess TIG and stick welding abilities and be able to work in various environmental conditions. A strong commitment to safety and teamwork is essential, along with readiness to comply with background checks and drug tests. The offer includes a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work in varied environments.
• Must pass required weld tests.
• Must be willing to work outside craft.
• Must wear safety gear, including protective goggles, masks, face shields and safety shoes.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Utilize basic math and a calculator to solve geometric problems associated with Instrument Fitting.
• May be required to work outside and be subject to severe weather as well.
• Employee must be able to climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated components into structural forms.
• Examine work pieces for defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
• Weld together metal components using electric arc-welding equipment.
• Obtain and insert electrodes; adjust welding unit amperage and voltage.
• Start power supply; strike arc to deposit metal.
• Guide electrode to form fusion and bead according to weld specs.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Examine weld bead size and conformity to specs.
• Apply filler rod when needed.
• Clean or degrease weld joint/workspace; repair damaged parts as required.
• Prepare broken parts for welding by grooving/scarfing.
• Remove excess welds, slag, and spatter.
• Preheat work piece as needed.
• Position and clamp pieces; tack weld assemblies.
• Cut metal plates or shapes as required.
• Fit up parts and inspect fit before welding.
• May use multiple welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW).
• Observe safety and project rules; other duties as assigned.

Skills

TIG welding

Stick welding

Basic math skills

Tools

TIG Rig

Chipping Hammer

Welding Hood and Lens

Tig Rig w/Hose & Gauges

Tape Measure 25ft

Burning Goggles

Chipping Hammer

Brushes

Welding Gloves

Leathers

Welding Hood & Lens

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms. This will be completed in a safe and timely manner with the highest quality possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Weld together metal components of products such as piping systems, plate, pipe and tube or structural shapes, as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work order, welding procedures, or oral instructions, using electric arc-welding equipment.
• Obtain specified electrode and insert electrode into portable holder or thread consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.
• Connect cables and adjust welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, polarity, and pulse, as specified by welding procedure or supervisor.
• Start power supply to produce electric current.
• Strike (form) arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece.
• Manually guide electrode or gun along weld-line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.
• May manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal.
• May clean or degrease weld joint or workplace, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.
• May prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.
• May remove excess weld, defective weld material, slag, and spatter, using carbon arc gouge, hand scraper, grinder or power chipper.
• May preheat work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace.
• May position and clamp work piece together or assemble then in a jig or fixture.
• May tack weld assemblies together.
• May cut metal plates or structural shapes.
• May fit up parts (pipe, tube, structural shapes, or plate) and inspect fit before welding.
• May be required to use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded-Metal Arc welding processes.
• Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to TIG and stick weld on stainless and/or carbon (pipe size and material welded varies per site).
• Must pass required weld tests (varies per site).
• Must be willing to work outside craft.
• Workers are surrounded by hot materials and strong light.
• Must wear safety gear, including protective goggles, masks, face shields and safety shoes.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Utilize basic math and a calculator to solve geometric problems associated with Instrument Fitting.
• May be required to work outside and be subject to severe weather as well.
• Employee must be able to climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.
• Required Tool List For Pipe Welder:
  • Must have own TIG Rig and Stinger
  • 1 each 12” Crescent Wench
  • 1 each Stinger (whip) for Stick Welding
  • 1 each Tig Rig w/Hose and Gauges
  • 1 each 25’ Tape Measure
  • 1 set Burning Goggles
  • 1 each Chipping Hammer
  • 1 set Brushes
  • 1 pair Welding Gloves
  • 1 pair Leathers (optional)
  • 1 each Welding Hood and Lens (Must be attached to hard hat or will attach to hard hat)
  • *No Soft Cap Hoods
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively.
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements
• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

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