Welder

Comfort Systems USA; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical FSA-HSA

Vision

STD/LTD

Group Life/Voluntary Life

401k plan with Company match

Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Critical Illness plan

Job summary

TEC Industrial is seeking a Welder in Kingsport, TN to join our field team. The role requires passing client welding certifications (carbon, stainless, TIG, SMAW) and has a strong emphasis on reading blueprints and maintaining safety.

The candidate should have at least 2 years of pipe welding experience, preferably in industrial chemical settings, and be able to rig, lay out, weld, and inspect components per drawings.

Qualifications

• Must pass client welding certification for carbon, stainless, TIG, and SMAW with specific weld tests.
• 2+ years of pipe welding experience preferred in an industrial chemical environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, P&IDs, and supervisor instructions.
• Identify hazards and follow safety policies per OSHA standards.
• Must perform rigging, welding certification, and flagging per OSHA 1926.1428.
• Able to lay out, fit, and weld components per drawings and metallurgy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Set and adjust welding machines according to materials used.
• Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated components for machinery frames, tanks, vessels, and structures.
• Bolt, clamp, tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Read blueprints/P&IDs and verify work against codes and specs.
• Identify and resolve hazards, follow safety policies, and work with hand/power tools.
• May perform basic assembly, cutting, and site/offsite repairs as needed.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Rigging

Machinery setup

Quality inspection

Tools

Cutting torch

Hand tools

Welding machine setup

Measurement tools

Job description

Welder – Kingsport, TN

• Must be able to pass Client welding certification for carbon, stainless, TIG, Stick- 2” x .625” (super coupon) GTAW / SMAW (GTAW root and hot only, SMAW fill and cap/2” schedule 10 stainless steel GTAW. SS is visual and CS is cut & bend at shop during test day
• Experience in an industrial chemical environment strongly preferred.
• Set and adjust welding machine according to materials used.
• Identify and resolve hazards associated with assignments.
• Read blueprints, PID’s or instructions from supervisors.
• Check work along the way to ensure it's up to code and specifications.
• Must be able to perform basic rigging practices, provide certification, pass client or company welding certification, as well as flagging practices based on OSHA 1926.1428.
• Must be able to safely use hand and power tools and follow Company and site safety policies.
• Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and building and bridge parts, according to blueprints and knowledge of welding and metallurgy.
• Select equipment and perform layout, assembly and welding applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• May assemble parts by bolting and riveting. May repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torch, straightening press, and hand tools, and be designated Welder, Structural Repair (welding).

Benefits

T E C Industrial has been building a team for more than 75 years and offer our employees a full slate of benefits including:

• Medical FSA-HSA
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Group Life/Voluntary Life
• 401k plan with Company match
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Critical Illness plan

Brief Description

Welder – Kingsport, TN

• Must be able to pass Client welding certification for carbon, stainless, TIG, Stick- 2” x .625” (super coupon) GTAW / SMAW (GTAW root and hot only, SMAW fill and cap/2” schedule 10 stainless steel GTAW. SS is visual and CS is cut & bend at shop during test day
• Previous pipe welding certification / 2 yrs min experience
• Experience in an industrial chemical environment strongly preferred.
• Set and adjust welding machine according to materials used.
• Identify and resolve hazards associated with assignments.
• Read blueprints, PID’s or instructions from supervisors.
• Check work along the way to ensure it's up to code and specifications.
• Must be able to perform basic rigging practices, provide certification, pass client or company welding certification, as well as flagging practices based on OSHA 1926.1428.
• Must be able to safely use hand and power tools and follow Company and site safety policies.
• Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and building and bridge parts, according to blueprints and knowledge of welding and metallurgy.
• Select equipment and perform layout, assembly and welding applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• May assemble parts by bolting and riveting. May repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torch, straightening press, and hand tools, and be designated Welder, Structural Repair (welding).

Benefits

T E C Industrial has been building a team for more than 75 years and offer our employees a full slate of benefits including:

• Medical FSA-HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Group Life/Voluntary Life
• 401k plan with Company match
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Accident plan
• Critical Illness plan

Full Job Description

The statements below reflect the items considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Additional Functions

• Monitor and maintain building systems as assigned
• Execute various minor construction projects as required
• Willingness and ability to work various shifts and overtime on short notice, in order to meet businesses’ needs.
• Maintain equipment & clean around workstations.
• Interface with supervisor &/or manager to give progress updates as required
• Able to work outdoors in the elements
• Work in tight spaces – physically able to climb up and down safely in proximity of manufacturing and process equipment.
• Elevated work > 4’ – fall protection required

Requirements

• Arrive at work on time, as scheduled, consistently, reliably, & complete each shift
• Follow all safety rules and standards for the company and for the site
• Understand and follow Instructions from the direct supervisor

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Profile Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The job requires occasionally remaining on one's feet in an upright position without moving for long periods of time, occasionally moving about on foot for long periods of time, remaining in a seated position for long periods of time, and/or climbing stairs, step-ladders, extension ladders and scaffolding ladders. The job also requires the ability to raise or lower an object of approximately 5-50 pounds from one level to another, the ability to transport an object of up to 50 pounds a distance of up to 10 yards, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder, the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly so that an object moves away from the force, and/or the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly so that an object moves toward the force.

Must be capable of operating a standard 1/2 ton pick-up for occasional delivery and pick-up of materials and personnel and hold a valid, unrestricted motor vehicle operator's license issued by the state of residence, and the manual dexterity necessary to operate a standard desktop computer keyboard.

AAP/EEO Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to foster a work environment that includes and embraces racial, ethnic and gender diversity and other individual differences. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion helps us attract and retain the best talent, enables employees to realize their full potential, and drives high performance through innovation and collaboration.

T E C Industrial is a Drug-Free, E-Verify, Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.