Pipe Welder (Non-Structural)

Shapiro & Duncan Inc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Healthcare Options

Free Healthcare

Medical

Dental

Vision Discounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

401(k) Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Long Term Disability

Performance Bonus

Gainshare

Paid Time Off

8 Annual Holidays

Engaging Team Activities

Health & Wellness Program

Job summary

Shapiro & Duncan Inc. is seeking a Welder to join the Construction Department on commercial projects throughout the greater Metropolitan Washington area.

You will review drawings, lay out components, and assemble pipes to exacting standards while traveling to various job sites as needed. The role requires 3+ years of welding experience in commercial construction, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work with the team to meet safety and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction and welding experience.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday with occasional overtime.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional conflict resolution.
• Proficient in reading drawings, blueprints and CADD drawings.
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs with or without assistance.
• Knowledge of safety standards and PPE.
• Willing to learn new tasks.
• Able to work in varying temperatures and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Work with Foreman and apprentices on all piping aspects.
• Use drawings and diagrams to complete tasks.
• Assist with Pre-Fabrication layout or installation.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable codes.
• Assist with rigging of material.
• Comply with OSHA, EM 385 and Shapiro & Duncan Safety Program.
• Assist in maintaining welding equipment.
• Maintain equipment; notify foreman when stock is low.
• Layout work ahead of welders and prepare pipe/fittings.
• Work alongside welder in positioning pipe/fittings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding experience

Commercial construction

Reading drawings

Blueprint reading

Measurement/math

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

ASME IX Welder Certification

Job description

COMPANY SUMMARY:

A third-generation family-owned business, Shapiro & Duncan has been serving customers in DC, Maryland and Virginia since 1976. The company is known for their award-winning company culture and complex commercial, government and institutional design-build projects that require first-rate performance, work quality and customer service. We specialize in full service mechanical solutions which include engineering, coordination, prefabrication assembly, construction, service and maintenance.

Benefits Summary:

Premium Healthcare Options

• Free Healthcare
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Discounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts

Your Financial Future

• 401(k) Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Performance Bonus
• Gainshare

Work/Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• 8 Annual Holidays
• Engaging Team Activities
• Health & Wellness Program

JOB SUMMARY:

The Welder works with the rest of the Construction Department on commercial projects, and is responsible for reviewing drawings, doing lay-out, and assembling pipes accurately and according to production standards, quality requirements, safety requirements, code, design, and specifications. As a full-time member of our field workforce, the Welder will travel to different job sites, going where work is needed in the greater Metropolitan Washington area.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 of more years of commercial construction and welding experience.
• Able to work Monday-Friday with occasional overtime during afternoons, evenings and weekends as needed. Hours may involve start times as early as 5:00 a.m.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including ability to work with diverse sets of team members and resolve conflict professionally with the assistance of management.
• Interface effectively, ethically and professionally with co-workers and clients and subcontractors.
• Communicate effectively in English (aural, verbal, and written).
• Able to sit, stand, bend, walk, climb, and remain in static positions for duration of shift. This includes use of ladders, potential exposure to confined spaces and heights.
• Able to lift five pounds (50 lbs.) without assistance. NOTE: Additional weight may be required, but will be with assistance.
• Possess current, valid driver’s license (not under suspension or limitation), and access to transportation to drive to various job site locations.
• Able to withstand temperature extremes and exposure to elements (rain, snow, etc).
• Able to withstand exposure to dust, fumes, and other particulates. NOTE: Respiratory protection is available.
• Welder Certification that meets the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Code. NOTE: All candidates will be tested; certification will be a condition of employment.
• Willing and able to learn new tasks.
• Read and comprehend drawings and diagrams, blueprints, sketches, fabrication/spool drawings, CADD drawings and submittals.
• Based on drawing and diagrams, able to lay-out work.
• Basic arithmetic and geometric skills, including calculating offsets, including for miter pipe and/or fittings.
• Able to read and understand spool drawings, to properly tag piping.
• Able to comply with federal, state, local and project-based safety specifications, including use of specialized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and processes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Foreman and apprentices on all piping aspects of job.
• Use drawings, diagrams, etc., to complete tasks.
• Assist with coordination of any Pre-Fabrication layout or installation.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and county codes.
• Assist with rigging of material. NOTE: Will require rigging training.
• Comply with all OSHA, EM 385 regulations and Shapiro & Duncan Safety Program.
• Assist in maintaining rental and company-owned welding equipment.
• Maintain equipment (tips, nozzles, grinding wheels, etc.); notify foreman when stock is low.
• Layout work ahead of welders, and prepare all pipe and fittings for welding.
• Work alongside welder in holding and positioning pipe/fittings to be welded.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by supervision.