Pipefitter/Welder

Ergon Inc.; Newell (WV); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,822,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, Life, and Dental insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

A family-owned industrial company in West Virginia seeks a Pipefitter/Welder with expertise in SMAW, GTAW, and MIG welding. Responsibilities include supporting piping installations, completing repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and at least two years of relevant experience. Ergon offers a competitive benefits package including 401(k), health insurance, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in refining, chemical, or manufacturing operations.
• Must be able to work from elevated platforms and confined spaces.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience in industrial operations such as refining or manufacturing.
• Ability to work from elevated platforms and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Supports installation and repair of piping and structural steel.
• Meets B31.3 standards for welding.
• Completes work orders and documents repairs.
• Tack and weld piping changes per standards.
• Operate manlift and forklift.
• Use torch, plasma arc, and other tools.
• Inspect and service piping, tanks, boilers, vessels, and valves.
• Complete work orders and document repairs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace.

Skills

SMAW/stick welding

GTAW/TIG welding

MIG welding

Strong communication skills

Computer proficiency

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torch

Plasma arc

Forklift

Job description

Ergon - West Virginia, Inc. in Newell, WV currently has an opening for a Pipefitter/Welder.

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned and we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel.

The Pipefitter/Welder provides support for the installation and repair of piping, structural steel, and any associated equipment within the Maintenance Construction Department.

Pipefitter/Welder Responsibilities

• Reads, understands, and works off drawings.
• Performs SMAW/stick, GTAW/TIG and MIG welding.
• Fabricates pipe per Ergon Piping line class specifications.
• Certified to fillet/socket weld and provides welds that meet B31.3 (process piping) standards.
• Makes piping changes per Ergon Specifications.
• Completes work orders and properly documents all repairs.
• Operates a manlift and forklift.
• Operates a track torch, bevel torch, hand torch, plasma arc and other specialized tools.
• Repairs and services all piping, tanks, boilers, vessels, and valves.
• Torques flanges and associated equipment.
• Repairs, services, cleans, inspects, torques, and performs general maintenance on exchangers.
• Performs on-call duties as required on a rotating basis.
• Assists in performance of preventive maintenance on refinery equipment.
• Always keep safe work habits as the highest priority
• Always maintains a clean and well-organized workspace.
• Strives to develop good working relationships with all co-workers, contractors, and associates.

Pipefitter/Welder Qualifications

• Previous experience with equipment in an industrial operations setting such as refining, chemical or manufacturing.
• Knowledge and experience with SMAW/stick, GTAW/TIG and MIG welding.
• Experience using a torch, plasma arc and operating a forklift preferred.
• Two (2) years' experience in the installation of piping and structural steel.
• Must be able to work from an elevated platform, in a confined space and in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs is beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license must be maintained.
• Strong communication skills required including written and verbal.
• Computer proficiency
• Safety conscious and able to work in a team environment.

Applicants must submit a resume to [e-mail].

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) with company match, Health, Life, Dental, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.