Pipe Welder/Fabricator

Victaulic; McMinnville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking skilled welders for Level 1–3 roles focusing on standard and engineered parts. Responsibilities range from setup and routine welding of 4–12 inch parts to advanced welding in 2G/2G positions, rigging, and mentoring less experienced welders.

Responsibilities expand to balancing production, assisting in trials of new weldability, and ensuring conformance to ES1124 standards, weld symbols, and shop drawings. Opportunities for growth within engineered products.

Qualifications

• Certification to weld A53 pipe in 1G-R position using the GMAW-P process in accordance with ASME Sec. IX.
• Certification to weld A312 pipe in 1G-R position using the GMAW-P process in accordance with ASME Sec. IX.
• Certification to weld A53 O-Lets using the GTAW process for root and using the GMAW-P process on cap in accordance with ASME Sec. IX.
• Pass Visual test for SCH. 10 & 40 TEE Fittings in a 1G-R position using the GMAW-P Process.
• Proficient understanding of Victaulic ES1124 weld standard.
• Proficient understanding of part configurations via shop drawing.
• Proficient understanding of Victaulic weld symbols.
• Proficient understanding of measurement devices.
• Proficiently configure Victaulic standard parts 4” – 12” in diameter at any length.
• Proficiently weld Victaulic standard parts 4” - 12” in diameter at any length.

Responsibilities

• Level 1: Setup & upkeep procedures for standard parts, and weld 4–12” parts.
• Level 1: Pass tests and balance fitups including O-Lets and flange parts.
• Level 2: Weld A53/A312 in 2G, and rigging/crane for non-standard parts.
• Level 2: Weld standard parts <3” and 12”+ in diameter.
• Level 3: Balance production welding, mentor others, assist in trialing new weldability.

Skills

Welding

GMAW-P

GTAW

1G-R

2G

Visual test

Shop drawings

Weld symbols

Measurement devices

Rigging & crane

Education

ASME IX certification

Tools

Welding robot

Measurement devices

Rigging equipment

Crane operation

Job description

Job Description

Level 1 – Victaulic Standard Parts

• Consistently demonstrate proper machine / positioner setup & upkeep procedures.
• Certification to weld A53 pipe in 1G-R position using the GMAW-P process in accordance with ASME Sec. IX.
• Certification to weld A312 pipe in 1G-R position using the GMAW-P process in accordance with ASME Sec. IX.
• Certification to weld A53 O-Lets using the GTAW process for root and using the GMAW-P process on cap in accordance with ASME Sec. IX.
• Pass Visual test for SCH. 10 & 40 TEE Fittings in a 1G-R position using the GMAW-P Process.
• Pass a configuration / fitup test which includes an O-Lets and flange configured part.
• Proficient understanding of Victaulic ES1124 weld standard.
• Proficient understanding of part configurations via shop drawing.
• Proficient understanding of Victaulic weld symbols.
• Proficient understanding of measurement devices.
• Proficiently configure Victaulic standard parts 4” – 12” in diameter at any length.
• Proficiently weld Victaulic standard parts 4” - 12” in diameter at any length.
• Assist Welding Robot Operators with Fitup of Full Flow & Flange parts when required.
• Assist Welding Robot Operators with basic Weld Robot Operation when required.

Level 2 – Victaulic Engineered Products

• All Level 1 requirements.
• Certification to weld A53 pipe in 2G position using the RMD & GMAW-P processes in accordance with ASME Sec. IX.
• Certification to weld A312 pipe in 2G position using the RMD & GMAW-P processes in accordance with ASME Sec. IX.
• Proficient Rigging & Crane operation for non-standard, long, and large parts.
• Proficiently weld Victaulic standard parts < 3” in diameter at any length.
• Proficiently weld Victaulic standard parts 12” + in diameter at any length.

Level 3 – Victaulic Welding Proficiency & Flexibility

• All Level 2 requirements.
• Balance welding related production where required.
• Perform the duties of a Level 1 Structural Welder.
• Assist in trialing new part weldability and feasibility.
• Assist in mentoring less skilled welders with best practices.
• Advanced knowledge on troubleshooting procedures.