Pipe Welder

ZipRecruiter; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking experienced Pipe Welders for maintenance work in Decatur, GA. Candidates must have a minimum of four years of welding experience and be certified. The role involves welding various materials and ensuring safety compliance. Successful applicants will work in industrial environments and must pass a weld test before hiring.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in welding.
• Must pass a weld test before being hired.
• Must be certified as a welder.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated components.
• Selects equipment and plans layout for welding.
• May repair products by dismantling and reassembling parts.

Skills

Welding

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Welding gloves

Cutting goggles

Toolbox

Job description

Job Description

Turner Industries Group is looking for experienced industrial Pipe Welders for maintenance work in Decatur, AL.

• 40 Hours
• Overtime as needed
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background & drug test
• Must be able to pass weld test

Per diem and relocation are not available for this position; the successful candidate should be current in/near the Decatur area.

General Job Description:

Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms, such as tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, pipe, and building and bridge parts.

Functional Requirements:

Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding; lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together; bolts, clamps, tack welds parts to secure in position for welding; sets up equipment and welds parts; may assemble parts by bolting and riveting; may weld pipe such as carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, etc., by process of arc, heliarc, gas, MIG, TIG, etc.; may weld pipe, sheet metal, structural steel, brackets, or other materials; may repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts; may use cutting torch to cut materials and demo existing assemblies.

Qualification Standards:

• High school or equivalent
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in the specified skill
• Must pass a weld test before being hired
• Must be certified as a welder
• Written pre-employment qualification test
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Hazard Communication/test
• Turner Industries Group, LLC indoctrination
• OSHA-approved corrective eyewear (Z87)
• Job site safety requirements (e.g., clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Tools/Equipment:

Employee may be required to provide tools such as toolbox, crescent wrenches, hacksaw, pipe wrench, set of combination wrenches, striker, tip cleaner, hood, cutting goggles, soapstone holder, welding gloves, set of Allen wrenches, tri-square, bottle wrench, ball peen hammer, channel locks, rain suit.

Physical Involvement:

Involves climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures; maintaining balance; reaching, handling, and manipulating objects; lifting 30-50 pounds; standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting, crawling; seeing and hearing with or without correction.

Mental Involvement:

Requires following procedures and standards; reading and writing; recognizing hazards; interpreting plans and blueprints; basic math; planning work; effective communication; teamwork; learning new tasks; maintaining focus; managing time; ensuring compliance.

Work Environment Factors:

Work occurs at industrial sites, equipment yards, or fabrication shops; may involve uneven ground, confined spaces, high/low elevations; outdoor conditions with extreme weather, noise, and chemical exposure.

Important Notice: You will not have to pay for this drug/alcohol test. Do not send money or valuables to anyone claiming you must pay. For questions, contact [e-mail].

Turner Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected categories.