Traveling Combo Welder & Pipefitter — Shutdown Specialist

AM Mechanical

Indian Trail (NC)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Travel accommodations covered
Rotational schedule with time at home
Medical, dental & vision
Traditional & Roth 401K
Holiday pay
Vacation days

Job summary

ARCO is seeking an experienced Traveling Pipefitter / Combo Welder to perform TIG and Stick welding and complete piping and equipment work during planned shutdowns at industrial laundry facilities. You will read drawings, lay out pipe, install valves and supports, and assist with rigging and tests.

Ideal candidates travel regularly, work nights/weekends, and show proficiency across craft trades in hot, tight environments, with a valid driver’s license and proper safety certifications.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a combo welder and mechanical pipefitter in industrial or commercial settings.
  • Certified TIG and Stick welder (must be able to pass weld tests)
  • Strong pipefitting skills: layout, fit-up, installation of supports and valves, reading drawings
  • Experience with equipment rigging and moving in plant/industrial environments
  • Willing and able to travel regularly and work shutdown schedules (nights/weekends)
  • Able to work at heights, in tight areas, and in hot/noisy environments
  • Valid driver’s license and Real ID/Passport

Responsibilities

  • Perform code-quality TIG and Stick welds on carbon and stainless steel piping and components for process, steam, condensate, gas, and utility systems.
  • Read and interpret drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and spool sheets.
  • Lay out, measure, cut, prep, and fit-up pipe; install valves, strainers, supports, hangers, and specialties.
  • Assist with pressure tests and leak checks as required.
  • Rig, signal, and assist with setting washers, dryers, tunnel washers, tanks, pumps, and related equipment.
  • Work with cranes, forklifts, hoists, and gantries in accordance with company and OSHA standards.
  • Operate in shutdown/outage environments with nights/weekends as needed.
  • Coordinate with other trades and plant personnel to minimize downtime.

Skills

Combo welding
Mechanical pipefitting
Certified TIG welding
Certified Stick welding
Reading drawings

Tools

OSHA certification
Aerial lift
Forklift
Rigging certifications

Job description

ARCO is seeking an experienced Traveling Pipefitter / Combo Welder to perform TIG and Stick welding and complete piping and equipment work during planned shutdowns at industrial laundry facilities. You will read drawings, lay out pipe, install valves and supports, and assist with rigging and tests.

Ideal candidates travel regularly, work nights/weekends, and show proficiency across craft trades in hot, tight environments, with a valid driver’s license and proper safety certifications.

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