Pipe Welder

Cortex Process Equipment; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortex Process Equipment is seeking a Pipe Welder to join our Texas facility. The role requires performing TIG, stick or MIG welding on pipe, ensuring welds pass required inspections, and keeping joints square and level during setup and handling.

The ideal candidate has strong reading of fabrication drawings, the ability to follow work instructions, and a safety-focused mindset aligned with Lean Manufacturing practices. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 5 years of welding experience.
• Pipe welding/fitting experience.
• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing or similar work environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions from Foreman and/or QC Inspector.
• Make welds that pass visual inspection, x-ray or other nondestructive testing as required.
• Keep pipe square and level when welding and before moving from pipe jacks.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Work safely per Cortex safety policies and procedures.
• Meet overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Adhere to company timekeeping policy.

Skills

Welding ASME

Overhead crane

Critical thinking

Fabrication drawings

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

Pipe Welder is responsible for welding pipe with tig, stick or mig processes.

Essential Functions:

• Follow all work instructions given by the Foreman and/or QC Inspector
• Making welds that pass visual inspection, x-ray or other nondestructive testing that is required
• Making sure the pipe is square and level when welding and before the pipe is moved from pipe jacks from completion
• Practice and participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Perform all work in a safe manner in accordance to Cortex safety policies and procedures
• Comply with company work schedule, including but not limited to overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary
• Comply with company timekeeping policy

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to pass welding test per ASME code requirements
• Ability to operate overhead crane
• Ability to use critical thinking to solve problems
• Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings
• Ability to work well with others
• Basic math

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 5 years of welding experience
• Pipe welding/fitting experience
• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing or similar work environment