Pipefitter / Welder - Hopewell

Advansix; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a skilled pipefitter/welder to interpret drawings and recreate piping details both in shop and field. You will assemble and weld piping systems, plates, tubes, and related components using arc welding equipment, with work in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.

The role requires 5 years of industrial experience, a journeyman license or equivalent apprenticeship, and solid knowledge of welding techniques and metal properties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Journeyman pipefitter/welder license or completion of state-certified apprenticeship.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in pipefitting and/or welding.
• Understanding of welding techniques and metal properties.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technically drawings and recreate piping details in shop and field.
• Within capabilities, bolt, clamp and weld components of piping systems, plate, pipe and tube or structural shapes using arc welding equipment.
• May weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Remove, fabricate and weld in fixed equipment repair panels.
• Weld repairs to boiler and exchanger tubes and tube sheets within capabilities.
• Select type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specs.
• Plan guying layouts, assembly and welding, applying knowledge of geometry and weld shrinkage.

Skills

Pipefitting experience

Welding experience

Reading drawings

Math computations

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman pipefitter/welder license

Tools

OSHA regulations knowledge

Rigging and signaling cranes

Grinding equipment operation

Isometric drawing reading

Plate rolling

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Interpreting technically drawings and recreating piping details in shop and field
• Within capabilities, bolting, clamping and welding together metal components of products such as piping systems, plate, pipe and tube or structural shapes, using arc and arc gas welding equipment
• May be welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position
• Removing, fabricating and welding in fixed equipment repair panels
• Within capabilities, performs welding repairs to boiler and exchanger tubes and tube sheets
• Selecting type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, according to job specifications
• Within capabilities, selecting equipment and plan guying layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal, weld shrinkage and welding techniques

The tasks listed under the heading of Responsibilities are examples of the variety and general nature of duties performed by employees in this position. The list is descriptive only and should be used for no other purpose. It is not intended that any position include every duty listed nor is it intended that related duties cannot be required.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Licensed Journeyman-level pipefitter/welder or successful completion of state certified apprenticeship program or equivalent relative craft
• 5 years industrial experience
• 5 yrs Experience in pipefitting and/or welding

Additional Qualifications:

• Pipefitter have welding experience preferred
• Knowledge of the tools, principles, methods, and techniques used in the pipefitting and welding trades
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ability to comply with OSHA procedures
• Ability to performing minor rigging and signaling of cranes
• Ability to operate and maintain grinding equipment
• Ability to fabricate and roll plate
• Ability to read and interpret structural and isometric drawings
• Ability to perform basic math computations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

The hourly rate for this position is $44.65