Pipe Welder

MB Haynes Corporation; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) Savings Plan

Health Insurance

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

AFLAC (voluntary)

Job summary

MB Haynes Corporation in Asheville, NC is seeking a skilled pipe welder to join our multi-craft team and perform gas-welding tasks per layouts and work orders. The role requires reading diagrams, selecting torch tips, and ensuring weld quality across diverse duties.

We require 5+ years of experience, a valid license, the ability to lift 50 lbs, pass tests and background checks, and dedication to safety. ESOP, 401(k), and health insurance accompany this full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience preferred.
• Must pass employer performance test or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional & technical associations.
• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must have a positive and cooperative attitude and excellent attendance.
• Must be able to get along with fellow workers, other tradesmen on the job site, inspectors, customers and the public.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds.
• Properly use safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all types of hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Welds metal parts, using gas-welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order.
• Positions parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamps parts together along layout marks.
• Select torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux according to welding charts specifications or type & thickness of metal.
• Connect regulator valves & hoses to oxygen & fuel gas cylinders, & welding torch.
• Turn regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch & adjusts gas mixture & pressure.
• Examine weld for bead size & other specifications.
• Repair broken or cracked metal objects, fills holes, & builds up metal parts.
• Our craftsman must work in multiple disciplines for our industrial customers.

Skills

Pipe welding

Welding safety

Teamwork

Hand tools

Physical stamina

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gas-welding equipment

Job description

Since 1921, MB HAYNES Corporation, in Asheville, NC, has provided solid, stable careers for many good people. As market leaders, we have enjoyed tremendous growth through the years, and we are poised for even greater growth in the future. We believe in our tag line, Quality, Commitment & Character all day, every day. If you are looking for a professional environment to both further your career and be a part of something great, become a member of our 100% Employee Owned MB HAYNES family.

Position Summary

Must live or be willing to relocate to within a one hour radius of MB Haynes Corporation's main office in Asheville, NC. Work as part of a team with Pipefitter. Welds metal parts, using gas-welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order. Position parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamps parts together along layout marks. Select torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux, according to welding charts specifications or type & thickness of metal. Connect regulator valves & hoses to oxygen & fuel gas cylinders, & welding torch. Turn regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch & adjusts gas mixture & pressure, to obtain desired flame, base don knowledge of gas-welding techniques. Hold torch at proper angle to metal & guides along weld joint, applying filler rod to molten area to form weld. Examine weld for bead size & other specifications. Repair broken or cracked metal objects, fills holes, & builds up metal parts.

While the primary duty of this position is Pipe Welding, Haynes Industrial is an industrial maintenance company - our craftsman must work in multiple disciplines for our industrial customers. Our people become multi-craftsman.

Requirements

• 5 Year's experience preferred.
• Must pass employer performance test or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional & technical associations.
• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must have a positive and cooperative attitude and excellent attendance.
• Must be able to get along with fellow workers, other tradesmen on the job site, inspectors, customers and the public.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds.
• Properly use safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all types of hand tools.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is primarily performed both indoor and outdoor environments in all/extreme weather conditions.
• This position requires physical activity including extended periods of standing and walking, frequent sitting, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, stooping and climbing.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift and/or carry materials and/or supplies and other materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasional lifting and/or carrying of materials and/or supplies weighing up to 100 lbs.
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Health Insurance
• Benefit Conversion at Termination (COBRA)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (voluntary)
• Life Insurance
• Additional (voluntary) life insurance (for employee and family members)
• AFLAC (voluntary) supplemental insurance
• Legal Shield (voluntary) prepaid legal services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tool and Equipment Assistance
• Uniform and Uniform Maintenance
• Holidays