Weekend Shift-Pipe Fabricator

Team Industries, Inc.; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Industries, Inc. in Port Arthur, TX is seeking an experienced pipe welder to assemble pipe components, weld joints, and perform fit-up checks per isometric drawings.

The role requires precise, on‑the‑job fabrication and the ability to read specifications on safety and operating procedures. You will operate cranes for lifting, purge pipes, and execute TIG, MIG and flux-core welds with uphill or down-hill progression as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years on-the-job welding experience.
• Ability to pass X-Ray and weld multiple processes.
• Ability to MIG root with down-hill progression/Flux core fill and cap with up-hill progression (6” diameter).
• TIG out with all passes being up-hill progression.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pipe components by tacking them in place prior to welding.
• Confirm squareness of joints fit-up.
• Confirm joint configuration and alignment.
• Verify pipe joints are aligned per drawings.
• Purge pipe to be welded.
• Weld joints.
• Grind out temporary tacks.
• Position pieces to be welded.

Skills

Welding experience

X-ray capable

MIG root

TIG welding

Flux core

Reading specs

Measurement basics

Hand tools use

Tools

Crane operation

Constructions calculator

Measuring tools

Job description

This location is in Port Arthur, TX, relocation, or daily commute required. THERE IS NO PER DIEM
Location: Port Arthur, TX
Pay Range: MUST BE ABLE TO PASS: Test: 2” scheduled 80 TIG weld all the way out
Weekend Shift: 6 AM- 6 PM, Friday-Sunday, 12-hour shifts
Payrate: $37.90 an hour

Job Description

• Assemble pipe components by tacking them in place prior to welding.
• Confirming squareness of all joints fit-up.
• Confirming configuration of all joints fit-up.
• Confirming pipe joints are aligned properly (taper bore if necessary).
• Confirming pipe spool is built according to the isometric drawings (center to center or center to end dimensions).
• Verify correct length, material, type, and grade of pipe and fittings prior to tacking.
• Retrieve material and make sure they correspond with parts list.
• Lifting pipe with crane to fit-up bench.
• This job involves a variety of other jobs such as welding, cutting, grinding, measurement, and layout.
• Weld joints.
• Grind out temporary tacks.
• Position pieces to be welded.

Purges pipe to be welded.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Minimum 5 years on-the-job welding experience
• Ability to pass X-Ray and weld multiple processes.
• Ability to MIG root with down-hill progression/Flux core fill and cap with up-hill progression (6” diameter).
• TIG out with all passes being up-hill progression.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percent, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Requirements/ Key Competencies

• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable
• Mechanical ability and likes to work with their hands
• Good work ethics
• Pride in workmanship
• Be able to use construction calculator
• Willingness to learn
• Must be a hard worker and physically fit as this can be a very physically demanding job.

Equipment Used

• Hand tools (e.g. hammer, screwdriver)
• Power tools (e.g. saws, welder, drill, grinders)
• Vehicles (e.g. automobile, truck, tractor, lift)

Personal Protective Equipment Required

• Steel Toe Work Boots
• Hearing Protection
• Safety Eyeglasses
• Welding Coat
• Respirator
• Other PPE's (e.g. gloves, long pants, welding hood, and grinding shield)

Safety

All TEAM employees are required to follow all of TEAM's safety policies and procedures for their safety and the safety of others.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

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