Pipe Welder

Chart, Inc.; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k Plan

Job summary

Chart, Inc. is seeking an experienced welder to join our team in Louisiana. You will review welds, select wires and wire settings, and weld using FCAW, GMAW-Pulsed, and GTAW on stainless, carbon steel and aluminum.

You will work with fitters, position welds in all scenarios, and ensure conformance to AWS and ASME standards. Onsite safety gear and testing are required for ongoing work.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and math skills.
• Able to pass ASME IX tests (2”, 8”, 6G, fixed 45° pipe) OR pass ASME IX (6G, fixed 45° pipe).
• Three years of experience as a welder.

Responsibilities

• Review and complete welds to the assigned Weld Procedure Specifications.
• Review Weld Maps, Joint Details, and Work Instructions for the assigned task.
• Select correct welding wire and adjust machine settings.
• Identify different material types used for the assigned task.
• Clean welds by grinding and brushing with power tools and hand tools.
• Work with fitters to move, clean, clamp, prepare, and tack components.
• Complete welds using FCAW, GMAW-Pulsed, GTAW on stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminum.
• Complete welds on plate and tube in all positions.
• Complete welds on plate, structural square tube, pipe, and vessels in all positions.
• Complete multiple pass welds on different joint geometries.
• Complete welds with unique sequences and sizes.
• Meet acceptance criteria of AWS D1.1, D1.6, ASME VIII Div. 1, ASME B31.3.
• Verify weld quality using visual inspection and tools.

Skills

FCAW

GMAW-Pulsed

GTAW

Basic reading

Job description

At Chart, we design and build some of the world’s most advanced cryogenic equipment—that’s how our “ Cooler By Design® ” tagline was born. But it’s not just our technology that’s cool. It’s our people. We solve complex problems as a team, making us truly Cooler Together . And with the addition of Howden to the Chart family, we’re Stronger Together , too. Our customers don’t simply bring us equipment specs—they bring us challenges. That’s where you come in. From concept and design to installation and commissioning, you’ll help create solutions that support a wide range of industries and applications.

Launching rockets into space

Delivering Nexus of Clean™ solutions for clean water, clean power, clean food, and clean industrials

Powering the carbonation in your favorite fast-food beverage

Making nitro coffee and even nitro ice cream possible

Want to see our impact in action? Explore Chart City : https://chartcity.chartindustries.com/ . We’re looking for bright, driven talent excited to build a career in an evolving, high‑growth industry. Along with competitive compensation and meaningful work, Chart offers development programs designed to grow future leaders. That could be you. If you’re passionate about design engineering and think a career at Chart sounds pretty cool, let’s talk.

What Will You Do?

1) Review and complete welds to the assigned Weld Procedure Specifications.

2) Review Weld Maps, Joint Details, and Work Instructions for the assigned task.

3) Select correct welding wire and adjust machine settings appropriately.

4) Identify different material types used for the assigned task.

5) Clean welds by grinding and brushing with power tools and hand tools.

6) Work with fitters to move, clean, clamp, prepare, and tack components.

7) Complete welds using the following process (FCAW, GMAW-Pulsed, GTAW) on stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminum alloy.

8) Complete welds on plate and tube in all positions.

9) Complete welds on plate, structural square tube, pressure retaining pipe, and vessels, in all positions.

10) Complete multiple pass welds on different joint geometries.

11) Complete welds with unique sequences and different weld sizes.

12) Complete welds to meet the acceptance criteria of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.6, and ASME VIII Div. 1, ASME B31.3.

13) Verify quality of weld using visual techniques and standard inspection tools.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

Working on equipment at ground level or elevated heights.

Working at heights above 6’ with appropriate safety measures.

Continuous movement throughout the day.

Standing or climbing for extended periods of time.

Working around and with machinery.

Working indoors or outdoors.

Moving, lifting, and transporting welding equipment and welding wire up to 50lbs.

Working around co-workers and other assemblies.

Wearing required PPE for different tasks.

Your Experience Should Be...

1) Basic reading and math skills.

2) Able to pass ASME IX (2”, 8”, 6G, fixed 45⁰ pipe) test. OR 2) Able to pass an ASME IX (6G, fixed 45⁰ pipe) Test.

3) (3) years of experience as a welder

Our Benefits Package...

• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k Plan

The hourly pay scale for this role is$16.50 to 38.50. Placement within the range is dependent upon qualifications, skill proficiency, and successful completion of onsite skills testing.