PIPE WELDER JOBGASTON, SC

Alpek Polyester USA; Gaston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is seeking a skilled Pipe Welder to join our Maintenance Execution team at the Gaston, SC facility. You will weld various materials, support shop and field work, and contribute to safe, on-time project completion.

This role requires strong weld certifications, 3+ years of pipe welding in industrial settings, the ability to read blueprints, and a commitment to safety. Overtime, nights and weekends may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Active welder certifications (GMAW, GTAW, SWAW, FCAW).
• 3+ years pipe welding experience in an industrial facility.
• Experience with stainless steel and carbon steel pipe 1" schedule 5 to 12" schedule 40.
• Ability to distinguish metals (titanium, Hastelloy, stainless, carbon steel, aluminum).
• Knowledge of welding repair techniques.
• Ability to weld aluminum, stainless, and carbon steel.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, specifications, written and verbal instructions.
• Strong math, decimals to fractions, and units of measure.
• Read tape measure to 1/32".
• Pass welding tests per ASME and BPVC standards; pipe welding tests.

Responsibilities

• Performs welds on titanium, Hastelloy, stainless, and carbon.
• Performs piping functions: shop fabrication, field demo/install, field runs/repairs, screw pipe install/repair.
• Sets up and operates welders, drill press, band saw, oxy-acetylene torch, plasmacutters.
• Performs field welds on equipment and vessels at various locations and positions.
• Maintains equipment safety and compliance.
• Supports planning and scheduling during routine and shutdown execution.
• Utilizes SAP for work orders, parts, material, and time entry.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting actions and identifying needs.

Skills

Active welding certifications

Pipe welding experience

Blueprints & drawings

Reading tape measure

Attention to detail

Team communication

Overtime flexibility

Driver's license

Safety compliance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Why You'll Love This Job

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Maintenance Execution team based out of our Gaston, SC facility. The ideal candidate for the Pipe Welder will be detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to safety. With experience in welding materials such as titanium, Hastelloy, stainless steel, and carbon steel, they will excel in both shop and field welds. They will communicate effectively, collaborate with teams, and work independently with minimal supervision. Able to thrive under pressure, they will consistently meet deadlines while ensuring high-quality results and maintaining equipment safety.

Responsibilities

The Pipe Welder will be reportable to the Metal Services Supervisor and have responsibilities for the following tasks:

• Performs welds on various types of materials to include titanium, Hastelloy, stainless, and carbon
• Performs various piping functions to include shop fabrication, field demo and install, field runs and repairs, and screw pipe install and repair
• Sets up and operates welders, drill press, band saw,oxy-acetylene torch, plasmacutters, etc.
• Performs field welds on equipment and vessels in various locations and positions
• Maintains equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Supports company’s planning and scheduling model during routine and shutdown execution
• Utilizes SAP for work orders, parts and material, and time entry.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and identifying proactive needs.

Skills & Qualifications

Required

• Active welder certifications (GMAW, GTAW, SWAW, FCAW)
• 3+ years pipe welding experience in an industrial manufacturing facility
• Experience working with stainless steel and carbon steel pipe from 1\" schedule 5 to 12\" schedule 40 pipe
• Ability to distinguish between titanium, Hastelloy, stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum
• Knowledge of welding repair techniques
• Ability to weld on aluminum, stainless, and carbon steel
• Ability to set up, adjust, and operate welders, drill press, band saw,oxy-acetylene torch, plasmacutters, etc.
• Capable of understanding and following blueprints, sketches, specifications, written, and verbal instructions
• Strong basic math skills, ability to convert decimals to fractions, and use all units of measure
• Ability to reada tape measure and square to 1/32\"
• Ability to follow instructions and execute job duties in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures.
• Exhibit punctual, reliable, and consistent attendance
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and decision-making skills to prevent accidents and inefficiencies
• Must be able to work overtime, to include nights and weekends, when needed in order to meet deadlines
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Will be required to pass welding practical tests as follows per ASME and BPVC standards
• Will be required to pass pipe welding practical tests

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically meet job requirements, standing, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work from heights and confined spaces

Preferred

• Experience as a pipe fitter
• AWS certification
• Ironwork/Rigging
• May be required to get certification in operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, and man lifts.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people’s lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Number: 175232