Weekend Shift-Pipe Welder/Fabricator

Teamind; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Teamind in Port Arthur, TX is seeking an experienced pipe welder for a weekend shift (Fri-Sun, 6 AM-6 PM). Candidates must have 5 years of pipe welding experience and be able to pass X-ray testing and weld multiple processes.

The role involves welding, cutting, grinding, layout, and reading isometric drawings. You will verify joints fit-up, prepare pipe spools according to drawings, purge welds, and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years on-the-job welding experience.
• Ability to pass X-Ray and weld multiple processes.
• 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 safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, proportions, percent, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions and work with concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pipe components by tacking them in place prior to welding.
• Confirm squareness and fit-up of joints.
• Verify pipe joints are aligned and pipe spool built according to isometric drawings.
• Purge pipe to be welded and record heat numbers.
• Weld joints and grind out temporary tacks and misalignments.
• Position pieces to be welded and inspect weld quality.

Skills

Welding

Safety procedures

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Manual dexterity

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Crane operation

Construction calculator

Job description

Location: Port Arthur, Texas

Pay Range: you must have 5 years of pipe welding experience & MUST BE ABLE TO PASS: Testing:2” super coupon 6G Tig all the way out and a 2” super coupon 6G Mig root /Flux fill and cap

Shift: Weekend Shift (6 AM- 6 PM, Friday-Sunday, 12-hour shifts with two 12- minute breaks; get paid for 40 hours)

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.

• Records filler rod heat numbers.
• Identifies his own welds by etching a weld number next to the joint.
• Inspects weld after and makes any corrections if needed.Keep work area clean and organized to prevent slips and trips.
• Conducts work safely and follows all safety procedures. Rejects work that is not safe and discusses the situation with supervisor.

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.