Substation Welder

Pike Corporation; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking a skilled welder to fabricate and weld pipelines using arc, MIG or stick welding methods. Travel to Florida and other states may be required to meet customer demands.

You must be able to read drawings, work in a team, and pass the API 1104 standard qualifications. Physical labor and overtime are routine parts of the job.

Qualifications

• Qualified welder in conformance with API Standard 1104.
• Ability to lift and move materials over 50 lbs.
• Valid operator’s license and DOT physical; CDL preferred.
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal pipelines using arc, MIG or stick welding equipment.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Travel to Florida and other states as required by customer demands.
• Read drawings and interpret instructions to fabricate assemblies.
• Work in a team environment with a strong safety mindset.

Skills

MIG welder

Arc welding

Stick welding

Read drawings

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

CDL preferred

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Related experience allowed

Tools

MIG welder

Aluminum welder

Overhead crane

Press brake

Shear

Band saw

Job description

Job Description

Note: Travel to Florida and other states is required.

Position Summary: Responsibilities include welding metal pipelines using arc, mig or stick welding equipment. The individual will be able to weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions. Position may also require traveling to another state depending on customer demands.

Essential Functions

Work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Practical problem solving; ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Interpret variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work effectively in a team environment and have a strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Able to lift and move materials and/or items in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to perform vigorous physical labor.
• Able to read drawings.
• Ability to climb up and down
• Requires 1-3 years of working experience.
• Qualified welder in conformance with API Standard 1104
• Must have own basic hand tools.
• Able to use and/or perform work using the following tools and equipment on a continuous basis or when necessary:
• Mig welder
• Aluminum welder
• Overhead crane
• Press brake
• Shear
• Band saw
• Able to work in an environment or surrounding with noise, smoke and fumes on a daily basis.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Related experience in lieu of education will be considered.
• Valid operator’s license and DOT physical. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as requried for the position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Competencies

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
• Must be able to demonstrate fabricating skills if interviewed.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike is a Non-union Company

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

About The Team

Electric

We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation’s energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.