Shop Pipe Welder

Description

• Assist shop foreman or superintendent with production tracking and to insure production goals are met.
• Prioritize work flow through effective communication with management staff.
• Perform prioritized work flow assignments as directed by foreman or shop superintendent.
• Work closely with other fabricators, welders and laborers to improve their skills and provide training.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Follow P&IDS for assembly tracks on projects.
• Receives minimal supervision, coordinates own tasks with a specific range of responsibilities under established procedures.
• Continually evaluate weld machine performance and technology to improve cycle times.
• Operate trade specific machinery and trade specific tools (i.e., calipers, weld gauges, tape measures, and other welding hand tool).
• Maintain weld machines using preventative maintenance methods.
• Create specific weldment set-ups and fixturing to meet geometric requirements.
• Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and products..
• Perform X-Ray Quality Welds on process piping, hydronics, and pressure vessels.
• Identify product defects and effectively communicate defects to project foreman.
• Communicate status of orders to the foreman or shop superintendent.
• Using shop blueprints, Fit up X-ray quality weld joints.
• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
• Working with overheard cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Requirements

• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
• Within one week of hire must be capable of passing a 6G GMAW weld test. Also to include SMAW, GTAW, pulse highly desired skills.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
• Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
• ASME Pressure Vessel, Piping, Welding to B31.1, 31.3, 31.9 Criteria.
• Knowledge of pipe trade tools (Two-Hole Pins, Center-finders, Pipe wraps, Angle finders)
• Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Knowledge of manual and mechanical welding techniques.
• Knowledge of various welding techniques, including MIG and ARC welding processes. Familiarity with TIG a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
• Ability to maintain welder certification per customer and company procedure specifications.
• At 60 Days after being hired, employee must provide his/her set of hand tools. ( Hammer, pliers, channel locks, sockets, tape measurer... etc.)
• Requires judgment or initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations.
• 5 years of experience, 3 years welding experience minimum preferred.
• Familiarity with welding on a rotator, understands fitting up with a rotator in mind.
• Knowledge of metallurgy.
• Prior to being hired must be capable of proficiently passing 6G FCAW weld test.

Benefits

• Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program
• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance