Welder Pipefitter

Design Mechanical, Inc.; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching Program

Flexible Spending Plans

Life Insurance

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Design Mechanical, Inc. is seeking an experienced Welder/Pipefitter to join our team in the Denver Metro area. The successful candidate will ensure safety and quality in mechanical construction of commercial buildings with responsibilities including MIG and TIG welding, cutting components, and managing welding equipment.

Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in the field and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. We offer competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of welding/pipefitting experience in the mechanical industry.
• Proficient in welding processes with various types of metals.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical blueprints and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety management to achieve zero incidents.
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely.
• Weld and cut components using various methods.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Safety management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Denver Journeyman Steamfitter Certificate

Tools

Oxy-acetylene equipment

Plasma arc cutter

Mechanical cutting tools

Job description

Design Mechanical – a Comfort Systems USA Company – Colorado. In Colorado, we have two locations – Our corporate offices and state‑of‑the‑art fabrication shop in Louisville, and for our mountain region, we have a shop in Gypsum. Combined we’re over 300 employees and growing. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Comfort Systems USA, a $3 billion company, we have a local company feel with the backing of one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country.

Job Title

Welder / Pipefitter

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Reports to

Pipefitting Superintendent

Overview

The Welder/Pipefitter ensures the safety of those we work with and around, the quality of the services we provide, and the realization of our profitability goals as it specifically relates to welding and fabricating in a variety of scenarios, in the mechanical construction of commercial buildings. You should have completed a welding apprenticeship and have at least 6 years of experience in the fabrication and pipefitting trades. You will need to be proficient in MIG welding and TIG welding.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety management to ensure ZERO INCIDENTS within all areas of the company
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core Values individually and departmentally
• Safely set up, use, and disassemble electric welding equipment
• Safely set up, use, and disassemble oxy‑acet cutting and welding equipment
• Safely set up, use, and disassemble plasma arc cutting equipment
• Welds and cuts components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using various tools and methods
• Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment
• Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts
• Layout, mark, and cut pipe and structural steel using oxy‑acet cutting torch, plasma cutter, and various mechanical cutting tools and equipment
• Lay out, fit up, and secure parts and assemblies according to drawings and specifications, using multiple combinations of measuring, fitting, and alignment tools
• Fit‑up, tack, and weld piping and structural components and assemblies, using SMAW and GTAW welding processes
• Welding processes with various types of metals and welding equipment
• Pass Welder Performance Qualification Tests for Certification, on various pipe sizes, with various wall thicknesses, from various materials, in the 6G Position using the SMAW & GTAW processes
• Consistently pass x‑ray, di‑penetrant, and visual weld tests, and inspections as required, ensuring conformance to specifications using SMAW & GMAW welding processes
• Determine required equipment and welding method required to ensure conformance to specifications
• Apply knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques as required
• Read and understand mechanical blueprints, details, isometric drawings, welding symbols, etc.
• Install or repair equipment related to the industry, (Boilers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Air Separators, Expansion Tanks, etc.)
• Solid understanding of Basic Rigging with an emphasis on Safety
• Develop material handling plans to ensure safe, timely completion of the project
• Additional duties as assigned by Pipefitting Superintendent

Requirements

• High integrity and ethics
• 6+ years of welding/pipefitting experience (mechanical industry preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to change, solve problems and be accountable for decisions
• Very organized and detail‑oriented
• Denver Journeyman Steamfitter Certificate – Preferred
• Valid Driver License

Salary Range

$30–40/hr, depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits

• Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Matching Program
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Life Insurance
• Training and development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Design Mechanical, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.