Pipe Welder/Fitter 2nd Shift

Chart-Industries; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart-Industries in Theodore, AL is seeking skilled welders to join our fabrication team. The role involves welding piping and structural components, reading blueprints, and setting up welding equipment. Candidates should have a pipe welding certification and 2+ years of related experience, with the ability to work overtime as needed.

Experience with GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW and SAW is preferred. Safety, quality, and ISO standards are emphasized, and the position requires attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Pipe welding certification is required.
• Ability to perform welding on various materials at different positions using GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW and SAW.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Overtime and weekend hours, as needed.
• Experience using blueprints and design sketches.
• Certification in Pipe welding.

Responsibilities

• Welds on piping and structural components per drawings and specifications.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and shop orders to determine setup and sequence of operation.
• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate welding machines per job specs.
• Ensure items pass quality control tests and maintain safe work environment.
• Adhere to ISO standards and perform required safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pipe welding

Multiple welding processes

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

Job description

Requisition ID40201-Posted10/28/2026-268600 (DIRECT SHOP)-United States-AL-Theodore

• Welds on various materials in required positions using multiple welding processes—including, but not limited to, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and SAW—to fabricate piping as designed.
• Fitting is required as our welders to fit and weld
• Performs work associated with the installation, calibration, and operation of different kinds of production machines, depending on company specialization or materials used
• Tests and inspects machines to determine safe and efficient operation, performs routine maintenance, and fixes standard malfunctions
• Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering specifications, and shop orders to determine machine setup, production methods, and sequence of operation
• Checks that items produced pass quality control test
• Lay out, position, fit and weld various piping and structural components, including pipes, flanges, fittings, valves, piping supports, structural plates, beams, etc., in accordance with the supplied piping/structural fabrication drawings.
• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures.
• Adjust valves, gauges, and flames as needed and be capable of handling compressed gas and oxygen cylinders safely.
• Operate air arc, gouger, grinder, and other industry machines, tools, and equipment.
• Participate in JSAs and all other Safety, Health and Environmental Processes. Completes required documentation, electronic or paper, on all work performed
• Understands and adheres to established safety and quality procedures
• Maintains a clean work area and practices general housekeeping standards
• Performs all tasks to ISO standards and requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned (Examples include – helping to mix paint or insulating a tank).

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role includes close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Loud noise level in the work environment.

Your Experience Should Be...

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Pipe welding certification
• Ability to perform welding on various materials at required positions using different welding processes, including, but not limited to, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW and SAW.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of related experience
• Basic math skills
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects
• Proven ability to identify and solve basic to moderate level problems
• Overtime and weekend hours, as needed
• Experience using blueprints and design sketches
• Certification in Pipe welding

Preferred

Familiarity with ISO procedures

• Knowledge or experience working with Chart products