Pipe Welder Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC_Craft in Texas is seeking a skilled pipe welder to plan, lay out, weld, install, test and repair piping systems to code and standard requirements.

The role involves coordinating with field crews, maintaining safety, and ensuring accurate fabrication and assembly of piping per specifications. Wielding tools like air arc gouger and grinder, you will work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant field experience.
• Strong practical welding and measurement skills.
• Ability to read and follow written/oral instructions.
• Proficient with electrical and hand tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, diagram and lay-out for pipe welder’s work.
• Coordinate with field labor crew for efficient installations.
• Position the weld set up, fit the piping and perform welds with precision.
• Lay-out and assemble pipes according to production standards, quality and safety rules.
• Make welding repairs and fix substandard welds.
• Assist with Pre-Fabrication layout or installation coordination.
• Assist with rigging of material.
• Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine and other industry tools.
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, and resources needed.
• Inspect workers' output for contract compliance and correct issues.

Skills

Pipe welding

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air arc gouger

Grinder

Stress relieving machine

Layout tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 189128

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, weld, install, test and repair all types of pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes and industry standards

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, diagram and lay-out for pipe welder’s work
• Coordinate with field labor crew for efficient installations
• Position the weld set up, fit the piping and perform welds involving a high degree of precision independently
• Lay-out, and assemble pipes accurately and according to production standards, quality requirements, safety requirements, code, design, and specifications
• Make welding repairs and substandard welds
• Assist with coordination of any Pre-Fabrication layout or installation
• Assist with rigging of material
• Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools and equipment
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: TIC_Craft