Pipeline - Welder Helper

MDS Energy Development; Kittanning (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

AD&D insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

MDS Energy Development is seeking a Welder Helper to support pipeline welders in fabrication and construction activities at the job site.

The role involves set-up of welding equipment, maintaining organized tools, and assisting with pipe fit-ups as well as measurements. It requires reliability, strong work ethic, and willingness to work overtime, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in welding or fabrication is required.
• Familiarity with pipeline construction is preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Willingness to work overtime, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders in setting up welding equipment and tools.
• Keep welding tools stocked, clean, and organized.
• Set up equipment, tools and materials needed for daily work assignments.
• Use grinders to clean pipe ends to be welded and to clean welds.
• Assist in the fit of pipe joints using pipe clamps, squares, tape measures and levels to assure proper pipe assembly.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
• Strong Leadership & Work Ethic.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Be able to work overtime, nights and weekends when required.

Skills

Welding/fabrication experience

Pipeline construction familiarity

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Reliable transportation

Tools

Grinders

Pipe clamps

Squares

Tape measures

Levels

Job description

We are currently seeking a Welder Helper to join our team. Welder Helpers assist our Pipeline Welders in various tasks related to welding and fabrication in pipeline construction.

Responsibilities:

• Assist welders in setting up welding equipment and tools
• Keep welding tools and supplies stocked, clean and organized
• Set up of equipment, tools and materials needed to complete daily work assignments
• Use grinders to clean pipe ends to be welded and to clean welds throughout the welding process
• Assist in the fit of pipe joints using pipe clamps, squares, tape measures and levels to assure proper pipe assembly
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees
• Strong Leadership & Work Ethic
• Detail oriented and organized
• Reliable Transportation required
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Be able to work overtime, nights and weekends when required

Experience:

• Prior experience in a welding or fabrication environment
• Familiarity with pipeline construction

Additional Information:

Candidates selected for this position will be offered competitive wages plus a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurances, company paid Life Insurance, matching 401(k), and paid time off.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kittanning, PA 16201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kittanning, PA 16201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person