Pipe Welder Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC_Craft is seeking a skilled pipe welder to plan, lay out, weld, install, test and repair pipe and tubular products in accordance with plans, specs, codes, and industry standards.

You will coordinate with field crews, set up welds, and ensure high-precision welding, while following safety procedures and production requirements on a construction/industrial site.

Qualifications

• Must have basic welding and piping knowledge.
• Ability to read and follow plans, specs and codes.
• Strong communication with management and crew.

Responsibilities

• Plan, diagram and lay-out pipe work accurately.
• Coordinate with field labor crew for efficient installations.
• Position weld setup, fit piping, and perform precise welds.
• Lay-out and assemble pipes to production standards and safety rules.
• Perform welding repairs and fix substandard welds.
• Assist with pre-fabrication layout or installation.

Skills

Pipe welding

Layout planning

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air arc gouger

Grinder

Stress relieving machine

Measuring tools

Job description

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

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have all required tools
• Must pass weld test with quality
• U.S. Driver’s License may be required
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug, alcohol and fit-for-duty testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: TIC_Craft