Welder

Olin Corporation; Charleston (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin Corporation in Charleston, TN is seeking a Welder to inspect, repair, install and maintain plant equipment with secondary Millwright duties at a chemical plant. You will weld carbon steel and alloys, read prints, and work with CMMS to document maintenance tasks.

Ideal candidates have pipe welding experience or an associated welding degree, ability to pass physical and drug tests, and readiness for overtime. We offer a starting hourly rate with growth through experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years continuous pipe welding experience OR an Associate of Applied Science in welding.
• Ability to pass a functional physical and background check; TWIC in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric- and acetylene-welding equipment on carbon steel and alloys.
• Repair, replace, install and adjust piping, valves and fittings.
• Maintain pumps, gearboxes, and other plant equipment.
• Read prints to fabricate/repair pipe and structures.
• Comply with PPE and safety protocols; perform maintenance reports.

Skills

Pipe welding

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate of applied science in welding

Military Maintenance A School

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Title: Welder
Location: Charleston, TN
Salary: $31.48 to $37.35/hour starting rate
Schedule:4 10-hour shifts

Focus:TheWelder position inspects, repairs, installs, adjusts and maintains equipment as related to the job of pipe welder; receives instructions on scheduled or emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be performed. This role will also include secondary Millwright responsibilities. This involves work as a machine and equipment repairer and the performance of various mechanical maintenance duties at a chemical plant.

Welder Essential Job Functions:

• Locates and diagnoses trouble and determines material and replacement needs and most expedient method of making repairs; Notifies supervision of mechanical trouble, impending delays to units and assistance or material needs for repairs; Notifies responsible parties when trouble is not mechanical. Operates both electric-welding and acetylene-welding apparatus on carbon steel and various alloys to x-ray standards. Uses CMMS in daily work activities.
• Repairs, replaces, installs, dismantles, assembles and adjusts various equipment. Repairs and installs utility and process piping, valves and fittings and works with others on operating units.
• Works with the operation, repairs, and maintenance of pumps, compressors, gear boxes, valves, piping, and other equipment throughout the plant as needed.
• Any other Millwright responsibilities as needed.
• Uses power tools, hand tools, heating and burning equipment, welding equipment, and threading equipment in making repairs, fabrications, assemblies and installations. Performs burning and welding operations as required commensurate with training.
• Composes required maintenance reports. Reads prints to fabricate and repair pipe and structures. Answers service calls.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition. Operates mobile equipment such as forklifts, boom trucks and cranes in repair or replacement of mechanical equipment. Performs rigging as necessary.
• Uses tools, materials and equipment such as drill press, power saw, heating and burning equipment, welding equipment, portable power tools and hand tools, measuring devices, pipe cutting, threading equipment; lubricating equipment; hydraulic jacks; safety devices; testing equipment; scaffolds; plant mechanical equipment; cranes; mobile equipment; spare parts; lubricants and pipe. Wears specialized PPE such as full-face respiratory protection and chemical protection clothing as required.
• Job activities may involve working near extremely hot temperatures, high voltage, heavy equipment, various gases, hazardous chemicals, in high locations (up to 100 feet), congested areas and lifting up to 50 pounds. Improper actions or mistakes could result in accidents lethal to self and others. Burns and explosions are a potential hazard.

Welder Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Candidate must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Two years continuous and current pipe welding experience; OR
  • Completed Associate of applied science degree* in a welding related discipline; OR
  • Completed Military Maintenance A School
• Must be able to work overtime and call-ins as needed
• Able to demonstrate basic computer skills, math and problem-solving; mechanical, numerical and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly
• Able to pass a functional physical testing and able to use standard safety equipment
• Able to climb ladders/stairs and work at heights
• Able to work in tight or closed-in spaces
• Pass a physical, drug screen and background check if job offer is received and accepted
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Who We Are

Since 1892, Olin Corporation has steadily grown to become the industry leader in both chemicals manufacturing and ammunition. The three divisions of Olin Corporation, Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Olin Epoxy and Winchester, employ approximately 8,000 global team members in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.