Pipe Welder

PCM [Pipeline Construction & Maintenance, Inc.]; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pipeline construction company in San Antonio is looking for a Welder who can operate various welding techniques and equipment to join metal components. The role requires the ability to pass qualification tests, lift heavy materials, and follow strict safety protocols. Candidates should have a strong background in welding and be committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety on the job site.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a welder qualification test under applicable codes.
• Experience with various welding processes and equipment.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds and working in various positions.

Responsibilities

• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding.
• Align and fit components together for welding.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.

Skills

Welding techniques

Equipment setup

Metal fabrication

Tools

Arc welding equipment

Gas welding equipment

Job description

Description

Position: Welder Reports To: Foreman

Summary: Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. Welder must be able to pass a welder qualification test consisting of but not limited to 6G pipe or 5G Butt/Branch under one of these codes: API 1104, ASME B31.3, B31.4.

Essential Qualifications, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment.
• Chip or grind excess weld, slag or spatter by using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders or arc cutting equipment.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.

Physical Demands

The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Welders must be willing to comply with PCM Health, Safety, and Environmental rules and regulations. They must also comply with all governmental regulations.

About the Organization

Pipeline Construction & Maintenance, Inc. began its operations in 1996 and continues to grow, serving as a proven leader in the industry for nearly two decades. Our team of skilled craftsmen, experienced project managers, and dedicated professionals strive every day toward meeting the diverse needs of our clients. With integrity, safety, quality, and ethics at the core of our company values, PCM approaches every project with the highest level of commitment.

EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.