Pipe Welder - Titanium & Stainless Expert

Alpek Polyester USA; Gaston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is seeking a skilled Pipe Welder to join our Maintenance Execution team at the Gaston, SC facility. You will weld various materials, support shop and field work, and contribute to safe, on-time project completion.

This role requires strong weld certifications, 3+ years of pipe welding in industrial settings, the ability to read blueprints, and a commitment to safety. Overtime, nights and weekends may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Active welder certifications (GMAW, GTAW, SWAW, FCAW).
• 3+ years pipe welding experience in an industrial facility.
• Experience with stainless steel and carbon steel pipe 1" schedule 5 to 12" schedule 40.
• Ability to distinguish metals (titanium, Hastelloy, stainless, carbon steel, aluminum).
• Knowledge of welding repair techniques.
• Ability to weld aluminum, stainless, and carbon steel.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, specifications, written and verbal instructions.
• Strong math, decimals to fractions, and units of measure.
• Read tape measure to 1/32".
• Pass welding tests per ASME and BPVC standards; pipe welding tests.

Responsibilities

• Performs welds on titanium, Hastelloy, stainless, and carbon.
• Performs piping functions: shop fabrication, field demo/install, field runs/repairs, screw pipe install/repair.
• Sets up and operates welders, drill press, band saw, oxy-acetylene torch, plasmacutters.
• Performs field welds on equipment and vessels at various locations and positions.
• Maintains equipment safety and compliance.
• Supports planning and scheduling during routine and shutdown execution.
• Utilizes SAP for work orders, parts, material, and time entry.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting actions and identifying needs.

Skills

Active welding certifications

Pipe welding experience

Blueprints & drawings

Reading tape measure

Attention to detail

Team communication

Overtime flexibility

Driver's license

Safety compliance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is seeking a skilled Pipe Welder to join our Maintenance Execution team at the Gaston, SC facility. You will weld various materials, support shop and field work, and contribute to safe, on-time project completion.

This role requires strong weld certifications, 3+ years of pipe welding in industrial settings, the ability to read blueprints, and a commitment to safety. Overtime, nights and weekends may be required to meet deadlines.