Pipe Welder Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Louisiana is seeking a skilled pipe welder to plan, lay-out, weld, install, test and repair pipe and tubular products per plans and codes. This role requires precise workmanship and adherence to safety standards on a construction/industrial site.

Responsibilities include coordinating with field crews, setting up welds, inspecting work, and operating specialized tools such as air arc gougers and grinders. Overtime and varying hours are possible on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; welding experience preferred.
• Must pass weld test with quality.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, diagram and lay-out pipe welds per plans and specs.
• Coordinate with field crew for efficient installations.
• Position weld setup, fit piping and weld with precision.
• Lay-out and assemble pipes according to standards and codes.
• Perform welding repairs and fix substandard welds.
• Assist with pre-fabrication layout or installation.
• Assist with rigging of materials.
• Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving and other equipment.
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time and costs for work.
• Inspect work for compliance and correct deficiencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air arc gouger

Grinder

Stress relieving machine

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

Requisition ID: 190071

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 pass weld test with quality.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.

Work Setting & Job 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 required tools.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.