Pipe Welder Trainee - Fast-Track in Industrial Refrigeration

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Jury duty leave

Employee discounts

Career advancement

Apprenticeship programs

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a Pipe Welder Trainee to support the installation of piping systems on large-scale industrial refrigeration projects.

You will learn to cut, fit, and weld pipe while assisting in construction duties, with extensive travel required. This entry-level role offers growth opportunities within a safety-focused, in-house team that covers engineering through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited welding school with emphasis on 6G pipe welding OR equivalent prior pipe welding experience.
• Must pass a 6G weld test prior to employment (2" schedule 80 steel stick: 60/10 root, 70/18 cap)
• Willingness and ability to learn pipe fitting
• Extensive travel required (10-day tours with 10-12 hour shifts)
• Valid driver’s license with ability to drive up to 10 hours
• Ability to operate industrial lifts
• Pre-employment drug screening, background check, and driving record check required
• No DUI within the past 5 years
• This is a safety-sensitive position and subject to regular drug testing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and up to 75 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand, bend, crouch, and kneel for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying conditions (heat, cold, dust, noise)
• Must have the physical stamina to perform repetitive motions and remain on feet for most of the shift
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate tools accurately and safely

Responsibilities

• Weld pipe ¾" to 18" (primarily 2"–6")
• Assist welds on key components including compressors, vessels, evaporators, and condensers
• Perform cutting, beveling, and fitting of pipe
• Learn to independently position and complete weld setups
• Perform open root welding (no insert)
• Weld 50 diameter inches in a day
• Support other jobsite tasks including insulation, electrical work, and painting
• Operate torch, grinder, and wire wheel; assist with load rigging and leveling
• Follow safety procedures and complete tasks as assigned by foreman or supervisor

Skills

Welding

Physical stamina

Safety-conscious

Education

Accredited welding school graduate

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a Pipe Welder Trainee to support the installation of piping systems on large-scale industrial refrigeration projects.

You will learn to cut, fit, and weld pipe while assisting in construction duties, with extensive travel required. This entry-level role offers growth opportunities within a safety-focused, in-house team that covers engineering through commissioning.