Pipefitter: Weld, Install & Maintain Piping Systems

Westlake Chemical; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Kentucky seeks a skilled maintenance welder to maintain, fabricate, install, repair and replace piping, valves and heat exchangers. The role uses electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, cutting equipment, and rigging for lifts as part of a preventive maintenance program.

Candidates should have four years of industrial pipe welding experience on carbon steel and stainless steel piping, with additional maintenance crafts knowledge to assist others in the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of industrial pipe welding experience on carbon steel and stainless-steel piping systems as a primary skill.
• Attainment of qualifying skills in two additional maintenance crafts to assist others in duties.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and follow procedures and specs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, fabricate, install, repair and/or replace piping systems, valves and heat exchangers.
• Utilize electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, and cutting equipment; rig for lifting.
• Clean work areas, dispose of waste, return tools to storage, and meet maintenance schedule.

Skills

Industrial pipe welding

Carbon steel piping

Stainless steel piping

Maintenance crafts

Tools

Cutting equipment

Electric tools

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Westlake Chemical in Kentucky seeks a skilled maintenance welder to maintain, fabricate, install, repair and replace piping, valves and heat exchangers. The role uses electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, cutting equipment, and rigging for lifts as part of a preventive maintenance program.

Candidates should have four years of industrial pipe welding experience on carbon steel and stainless steel piping, with additional maintenance crafts knowledge to assist others in the team.