Traveling Pipe Fitter/Welder

Marcus Construction Co., Inc.; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marcus Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a Pipe Fitter/Welder for a traveling position. The role plans, directs, and coordinates pipe fitting activities on commercial and agricultural projects, interpreting drawings and piping layouts to meet project goals.

Essential duties include reading blueprints and P&IDs, welding with SMAW/GTAW/MIG, installing valves and pumps, testing for leaks, and maintaining piping systems. Travel to job sites and strict safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and P&IDs.
• Measure, cut, thread, and assemble pipes using hand and power tools
• Weld pipe sections to fabricate systems
• Install valves, pumps, meters, supports, and related components.
• Conduct pressure tests for leaks
• Maintain, repair, or replace worn or damaged piping
• Ensure support of piping systems
• Follow OSHA and company safety standards.
• Work in occasional confined spaces or harsh environments

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and P&IDs.
• Weld and fabricate piping.
• Install and test components.
• Maintain safety compliance on site.
• Travel to construction sites as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Welding SMAW/GTAW/MIG

Stainless steel welding

Piping codes

Attention to detail

Heavy equipment operation

Education

GED or high school diploma

Pipe welding/fitting experience (2+ years)

Pipe welding experience (5+ years)

Tools

Telehandler

Forklift

Aerial lift

Scissor lift

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This is traveling position.

The Position

The Pipe fitter/ welder position plans, directs, and coordinates pipe fitting activities, interprets drawings and piping layouts of designated commercial and/or agricultural construction projects to ensure that project goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Essential Duties

• Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and P&IDs.
• Measure, cut, thread, and assemble pipes using hand and power tools
• Weld pipe sections to fabricate systems
• Install valves, pumps, meters, supports, and related components.
• Conduct pressure tests for leaks
• Maintain, repair, or replace worn or damaged piping
• Ensure support of piping systems
• Follow OSHA and company safety standards.
• Work in occasional confined spaces or harsh environments

Required Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and math skills
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints
• Welding proficiency (SMAW, GTAW, MIG)
• Stainless steel welding experience preferred
• Knowledge of piping codes
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
• Ability to operate Heavy equipment(telehandler, fork truck, arial lift, scissor lift, etc)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of pipe fitting experience and at least 2 years or more of pipe welding experience preferred OR
• 5 or more years or more of pipe welding experience preferred

Physical Demands/Working Environment: The physical demands listed here are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position involves occasional sitting at a computer, standing, and walking for extended periods of time, operating power tools and welding equipment. Employee must be able to communicate effectively in a typical work environment with a standard level of jobsite noise.

Work requires travel to construction sites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures. In addition, employee must be able to move around prospective or current project sites. This includes climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, walking long distances, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 90 pounds.