Pipe Welder Fitter

RK Mechanical, Inc.; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and family-owned company that excels in construction and manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced fabrication techniques and trade-specific machinery. You will be responsible for operating tools, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring quality welds. With a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration, this position allows you to grow your skills while contributing to exciting projects. Enjoy a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits, including medical plans and a generous 401(k) match. If you're passionate about welding and looking for a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Plans

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Short-term and Long-term Disability Plans

Company Provided Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a minimum of 3 years in welding.
• Excellent communication skills required for effective teamwork.
• Ability to pass welding tests within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and tools to create equipment and products.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area while meeting production goals.

Skills

Welding Techniques

Blueprint Reading

Communication Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Metallurgy Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Weld Gauges

Tape Measures

Welding Hand Tools

Two-Hole Pins

Center-Finders

Pipe Wraps

Angle Finders

Job description

RK Company Overview // Descripción General de la Compañía RK

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers’ greatest concepts into reality.

Como una empresa familiar de segunda generación, RK Industries, LLC (RK) ofrece una amplia gama de servicios de construcción, fabricación, fabricación avanzada y servicios para edificios. Liderada por Rick y Jon Kinning, RK representa siete líneas de negocio distintas que trabajan juntas para proporcionar colaboración fluida en los proyectos. Nuestras metodologías exclusivas de construcción, estándares de seguridad acreditados y ejecución profesional nos permiten convertir los mayores conceptos de nuestros clientes en realidad.

Position and Responsibilities Overview // Descripción General del Puesto y Responsabilidades

• Currently offering $1,000 Sign on Bonus and up to $5,000 Relocation!
• Operate trade specific machinery and tools (i.e., calipers, weld gauges, tape measures, and other welding hand tools).
• Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and products.
• Identify product defects and effectively communicate defects to project foreman.
• Follow P&IDs for assembly tracks on projects.
• Create specific weldment set-ups and fixturing to meet geometric requirements.
• Working with overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts.
• Work closely with other fabricators, welders and laborers to improve their skills and provide training.
• Maintain weld machines using preventative maintenance methods.
• Continually evaluate weld machine performance and technology to improve cycle times.
• Assist shop foreman or superintendent with production tracking and to ensure production goals are met.
• Communicate status of orders to the foreman or shop superintendent.
• Prioritize work flow through effective communication with management staff.
• Perform prioritized work flow assignments as directed by foreman or shop superintendent.
• Ability to maintain welder certification per customer and company procedure specifications.
• Perform X-Ray Quality Welds on process piping, hydronics, and pressure vessels.
• Using shop blueprints, fit up X-ray quality weld joints.
• ASME Pressure Vessel, Piping, Welding to B31.1, 31.3, 31.9 Criteria.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience, 3 years welding experience minimum preferred.
• Familiarity with welding on a rotator, understands fitting up with a rotator in mind.
• Knowledge of various welding techniques, including MIG and ARC welding processes. Familiarity with TIG a plus.
• Knowledge of metallurgy.
• Knowledge of manual and mechanical welding techniques.
• Knowledge of pipe trade tools (Two-Hole Pins, Center-finders, Pipe wraps, Angle finders).
• Prior to being hired must be capable of proficiently passing 6G FCAW weld test.
• Within one week of hire must be capable of passing a 6G GMAW weld test. Also, to include SMAW, GTAW, pulse highly desired skills.
• At 60 Days after being hired, employee must provide his/her set of hand tools (Hammer, pliers, channel locks, sockets, tape measurer, etc.).
• At 90 days after being hired, is able to meet production goals.
• Receives minimal supervision, coordinates own tasks with a specific range of responsibilities under established procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Requires judgment or initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations.

Company Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family.
• Generous 401(k) plan with immediate company match – 100% vested.
• Dental and vision insurance for your well-being.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans available after one year.
• Company provided life insurance and AD&D with options for supplemental buy-ups.
• Enjoy paid time off and holidays.
• Get paid weekly for your convenience.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
• Ability to lift, move, and/or carry 50 lbs.

Why RK is a Great Place to Work:

At RK, we take immense pride in our diverse business units, each specializing in delivering exceptional projects, products and services to our customers. What sets us apart is our unique ability to integrate these services, providing comprehensive solutions and offering our employees ample opportunities for growth and learning across different businesses.