Pipe Welder Journeyman: Precision Installations On-Site

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a skilled pipe welder to plan and lay out pipe work, coordinate with field crews, and execute precise welds across projects. You will operate specialized tools, inspect work for conformance to plans, and assist with pre-fabrication and rigging.

Strong safety focus and ability to follow instructions are essential. The role involves working outdoors, climbing and working at heights, and overtime as required by workload.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Proficient in safe and efficient use of electrical, hand and power tools and layout/measurement 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 piping and perform welds with precision.
• Lay-out and assemble pipes according to 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 and quantities; determine time, costs and materials.
• Inspect work for compliance with plans and specifications; address deficiencies.

Skills

Welding

Layout & measurement

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a skilled pipe welder to plan and lay out pipe work, coordinate with field crews, and execute precise welds across projects. You will operate specialized tools, inspect work for conformance to plans, and assist with pre-fabrication and rigging.

Strong safety focus and ability to follow instructions are essential. The role involves working outdoors, climbing and working at heights, and overtime as required by workload.