Welder

U.S. Pipe Career Center; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Pipe Career Center in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Welder to join our Maintenance team in a heavy industrial setting. The role supports fabrication and repair of machine equipment, process piping, and structural components.

You will read fabrication drawings and perform multi‑process welding (GMAW/FCAW/SMAW/GTAW) on ferrous and nonferrous metals, including carbon steel, stainless, nickel alloys, and cast iron.

Must have 4+ years of industrial welding experience and AWS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years’ experience as a certified welder in industrial settings.
• AWS D1.1 certification preferred (1” plate 3G/4G or equivalent).
• Proficient reading blueprints and weld from drawings.
• Ability to perform out-of-position welding with multiple processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance repair of industrial equipment in and around the plant.
• Fabrication of industrial equipment in shop as needed.
• Work from fabrication drawings to complete projects.
• Perform multi-process welding (GMAW/FCAW/SMAW/GTAW) on ferrous and nonferrous metals.
• Repair and modify structural components as required.
• Handle process piping and hydraulic piping tasks as needed.

Skills

GMAW

FCAW

SMAW

GTAW

Blueprints

Industrial maintenance

Out-of-position welding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer:

• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

U.S. Pipe is seeking a Welder to join our team in Lynchburg VA. The Welder position supports as part of the Maintenance department in a heavy industrial manufacturing operation. Welders perform fabrication and repair of machine equipment, process piping, flue gas handling systems, structural components using multiple processes GMAW/FCAW/SMAW and occasionally GTAW working with ferrous and nonferrous metals, including cast iron.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintenance repair of industrial manufacturing equipment inside/outside plant, as needed.
• Fabrication of industrial equipment, in shop, as needed.
• Working from fabrication drawings
• Multi-process welding experience GMAW/FCAW/SMAW/GTAW, brazing, cutting torch, plasma, carbon arc, band saw. Carbon, Stainless, nickel alloy, cast iron/steel
• Structural steel repair, fabrication, modification as needed
• Process piping, Hydraulic piping, Fit and Weld, as needed

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• At least 4 years’ experience as a certified welder in Industrial setting: Plant Maintenance, Mill, or Power Plant Shutdown/New Construction
• Certified Welder: AWS D1.1 Structural 1” Plate 3G/4G [unlimited thickness] bend or Xray
• Proficiency working from blueprints
• Ability to perform out-of-position stick welding
• Have Shop work and Field work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Welder: AWS D10, Carbon Pipe 6G 2” XH SMAW 6010/7018 or Tig root/7018 F/C, bend or Xray
• Experience fitting and welding process piping/hydraulic piping/pressure piping
• Experience as a structural Ironworker/Welder
• Experience as a Boilermaker/Tubewelder or pressure piping
• Experience as a Ship Fitter/Welder
• Rigging experience.
• Industrial Shutdown experience: Steam generation, Papermill, Steel Mill/Foundry, Quarry, etc.