Pipefitter Welder

Sundt Construction, Inc.; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundt Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced pipe welder to plan, lay out, and perform welding and fabrication work in line with plans and industry standards.

You will read drawings and P&IDs, work with other trades as needed, and follow safety rules to produce high-quality results on a 12-hour shift. Ideal candidates have extensive pipefitting knowledge, strong math skills, and a proven ability to communicate clearly with team members and supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum years: Level I 3, Level II 4, Level III 5, Level Sr 6+ in industrial/construction pipefitting.
• Ability to read drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, specs, safety and quality standards.
• Must pass weld test(s) for the work performed.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive working relationships with all crew members.
• Produce high quality work safely and productively.
• Provide feedback to ensure materials, tools, and information are available.
• Look for improvement opportunities and learn from others.
• Share knowledge and teach others when possible.
• Strong proficiency in trade mathematics.
• Inspect subordinates' work for accuracy and compliance; address deficiencies.
• Eliminate waste such as waiting, rework, transport, storage, and time.

Skills

Pipe welding

Blueprint reading

Communication

Safety adherence

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

P&ID understanding

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Plan, lay-out and perform all types of pipe welding and fabrication work in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision. Must have the ability to take direction from a higher skilled worker or foreman.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew.


• Produce high quality work, safely and productively always.


• Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment, and information is available for the work.


• Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others.


• Continually seek opportunities to share knowledge and teach others.


• High proficiency in all related trade mathematics.


• Inspect subordinates work, ensure accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explain deficiencies, and take any necessary corrective action.


• Eliminate WASTE such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must have a minimum of three years' (level I), four years' (level II), five years' (level III) and six plus years' (level Sr.) experience in the industrial/commercial construction industry and have an in-depth understanding of the pipefitter trade.


• Must be able to read and understand drawings, isometrics, P&ID's, specifications, safety and quality standards, and effectively utilize all trade tools and equipment relevant to the work.


• Must pass required weld test(s) for the work being performed.


• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.


• Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.


• Will lift, push, or pull objects up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis


• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis


• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures


• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis


• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis


• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)


• Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.


• May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sundt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, or genetic information. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.