Senior Submerged Arc (Subarc) Code Welder

Koch; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

John Zink is seeking a Senior Subarc Code Welder to join our Tulsa, Oklahoma manufacturing team. This role performs high-quality SAW welding on pipe, pressure vessels, and other fabricated equipment while supporting a safe, quality-focused environment.

The successful candidate will interpret drawings, follow welding procedures, pass nondestructive testing as required, and collaborate with production, quality, and engineering to meet customer and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience performing Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Ability to perform work in accordance with welding procedures and quality standards.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment weld test.

Responsibilities

• Perform code welding on pipe and other fabricated equipment.
• Complete welding assignments in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
• Interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and work instructions.
• Produce welds that meet applicable code and quality requirements and pass nondestructive examination (RT, PT).
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering to meet customer and business objectives.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and value creation.
• Support training and knowledge sharing within the welding team.

Skills

SAW welding

Blueprint reading

Welding procedures

Safety compliance

Pre-employment weld test

Tools

GMAW (MIG)

GTAW (TIG)

FCAW

SAW

Job description

John Zink is seeking a Senior Subarc Code Welder to join our manufacturing team in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This role performs high-quality code welding on pipe, pressure vessels, and other fabricated equipment while supporting a safe, quality-focused, and productive manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will leverage welding expertise to create value for customers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Perform code welding on pipe and other fabricated equipment.
• Complete welding assignments in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
• Interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and work instructions.
• Produce welds that meet applicable code and quality requirements and successfully pass required nondestructive examination, including radiographic testing, RT (X-ray), and liquid penetrant testing, PT (dye penetrant).
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to meet customer and business objectives.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and value creation.
• Support training and knowledge sharing within the welding team, as appropriate.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience performing Submerged Arc Welding, SAW (subarc), process in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Ability to perform work in accordance with welding procedures and quality standards.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment weld test.

What Will Put You Ahead

• ASME code welding experience.
• Experience welding pipe, pressure vessels, or comparable fabricated equipment.
• Experience with one or more of the following welding processes: Gas Metal Arc Welding, GMAW (MIG); Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, GTAW (TIG); Flux-Cored Arc Welding, FCAW (flux core); or Submerged Arc Welding, SAW (subarc).
• Experience working on complex fabrication projects.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions business, is the leading global combustion and emission control partner, delivering exceptional, tailored solutions including industrial burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, and vapor control systems. Backed by decades of proven performance, unrivaled research and development, plus expert service and support, we tackle the industry’s most challenging demands and foster transformative, collaborative partnerships. Our enduring commitment to excellence not only shapes our legacy but also our future, by delivering reliable solutions that drive progress and ensure lasting impact for decades to come.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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