Pipe Welder

Olin Corporation; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin Corporation in Niagara Falls, NY is seeking a Pipe Welder to inspect, repair, install and maintain piping systems and related equipment. The role requires extensive welding experience, the ability to read prints, and a commitment to safety.

The position involves 4x10 hour shifts with overtime and on-call opportunities. The successful candidate will perform carbon steel and alloy welding, operate CMMS for daily tasks, and work with operating staff on installations and repairs.

Qualifications

• Pipe welder with experience in industrial settings preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and respond to call-ins as needed.
• Must be able to read prints and perform basic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses mechanical issues; performs electric and acetylene welding to standards; uses CMMS daily.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains equipment, piping, valves, and fittings, often with operating staff.
• Responds to service calls; completes maintenance reports; maintains a clean work area.
• Operates welding and cutting equipment; uses PPE including full-face respirators and protective clothing as required.
• Prioritizes safety and environmental stewardship; supports root cause investigations.

Skills

Pipe welding experience

Overtime availability

Reading prints

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeylevel Welder designation preferred

Job description

Title: Pipe Welder

Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Salary: $39/hour starting rate; $42/hour top craft rate (after training completion)

Schedule:4 10-hour shifts

Website: Olin.com

Focus:The Pipe Welder position inspects, repairs, installs, adjusts and maintains equipment as related to the job of pipe welder; receives instructions on scheduled or emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be performed.

Pipe Welder Essential Job Functions:

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses mechanical issues, determines repair methods and material needs, and communicates with supervision and other departments, as necessary. Performs electric and acetylene welding on carbon steel and alloys to x-ray standards. Uses CMMS for daily tasks.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains equipment, piping, valves, and fittings, often working alongside operating employees.
• Responds to service calls, reads prints, completes maintenance reports, and maintains a clean work area.
• Operates welding and cutting equipment, power and hand tools, measuring devices, and mechanical systems including hydraulic jacks, scaffolds, and cranes. Wears specialized PPE such as full-face respirators and chemical protective clothing as required.
• Prioritizes safety and environmental stewardship, reports near misses/incidents, and assists in root cause investigations.
• Works in hazardous conditions (high temperatures, high voltage, heavy equipment, gases, chemicals, heights, congested areas). Lifts up to 50 pounds. Potential hazards include burns and explosions and errors may result in severe consequences.

Pipe Welder Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five years pipe welding work experience (industrial setting preferred); journeylevel Welder designation preferred
• A complete employment application that explains a detailed work history required (resume/application must detailat least 5 years pipe welding work experience)
• Must be able to work overtime and call-ins as needed
• Able to demonstrate basic computer skills, math and problem-solving; mechanical, numerical and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly
• Able to pass a functional physical testing and able to use standard safety equipment
• Able to climb ladders/stairs and work at heights
• Able to work in tight or closed-in spaces
• Pass a physical, drug screen and background check if job offer is received and accepted

Who We Are

Since 1892, Olin Corporation has steadily grown to become the industry leader in both chemicals manufacturing and ammunition. The three divisions of Olin Corporation, Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Olin Epoxy and Winchester, employ approximately 8,000 global team members in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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