Rig Welder

Miller Pipeline, LLC; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Pipeline, LLC invites applications for welders to support repair, maintenance, construction, installation and fusion of plastic pipe and reconditioning of gas distribution pipelines. You will handle welding operations, inspect weld quality, and prepare components for welding in various positions.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate degree or trade certificate, a valid driver’s license, and a current DOT physical, with 6+ months of related experience. CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or completion certificate from two-year college or trade school.
• Experience in lieu of education may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manually guide welding gun along weld line to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Apply filler rod manually to supply weld metal.
• Clean or degrease weld joints or work piece(s).
• Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.
• Prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.
• Chip off excess weld, slag, and splatter.
• Preheat work piece with hand torch or heating furnace.
• Position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture.
• Tack together assemblies.

Skills

Welding

CDL

Blueprint reading

Education

Associate’s degree or completion certificate

Job description

Do you want to help make a difference in building America’s infrastructure? Since 1953, Miller Pipeline has been a leader in building and maintaining America’s infrastructure as a premier underground pipeline construction and repair contractor. Our workforce is made up of highly trained and skilled employees totaling over 5,000 with office locations in 23 states. While continually investing in gas infrastructure programs, Miller Pipeline’s revenues have continued to grow year over year. Thinking about joining our team and building a career here? There is no better time than now! At Miller Pipeline you will gain:

• Growth opportunities for career advancement (Grow Here at Miller Pipeline)
• Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits
• A team-oriented atmosphere centered around our core values of Safety, Quality, Commitment, and Reputation (Our Core Values)
• On-the-job work and safety training
• Employee recognition programs, Employee Care Fund, and more (also see Annual Company Picnics)
• Take a look at our field work by watching the Day In The Life video.

We are searching for qualified Welders to assist in the repair, maintenance, construction, installation and fusion of plastic pipe and reconditioning of gas distribution pipelines. Main Responsibilities:

• Manually guide welding gun along weld line to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molted puddle.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Apply filler rod manually to supply weld metal.
• Clean or degrease weld joints or work piece(s).
• Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.
• Prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.
• Chip off excess weld, slag, and splatter.
• Preheat work piece with hand torch or heating furnace.
• Position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture.
• Tack together assemblies.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or completion certificate from two-year college or trade school. Experience in lieu of education may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current DOT physical.
• 6+ months related experience and/or training.
• Work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.
• Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and/or CDL-required vehicle.
• Must pass computer-based testing, specific to the local Customer’s operator.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

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