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Pipe Welder - Newport, KY

Messer Construction Co.

The Role

Overview

Weld and maintain stainless process/utility piping systems in industrial settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • maintenance
  • welding
  • tool operation
  • emergency repairs
  • weld inspection
  • safety compliance

Tasks

-Assist foremen and pipefitters/welders as needed in layout, installation, etc. -Perform planned maintenance, inspection and installation on process and production equipment. -Using facing tools, Fischer saws, and other process related tools -Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs to process and production equipment. -Welding and polishing of round and square SS tubing -Inspect welds as necessary to meet product specifications -Follow job site safety and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area. Identify safety hazards to protect self and others. -Weld stainless pipe and sanitary tubing for process and utility piping systems

Requirements

  • osha
  • tig
  • orbital
  • sanitary
  • high school
  • piping

What You Bring

-General knowledge of piping layout and routing -Physical requirements: standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50lbs., seeing and reading -Combination fitter/welder is a plus -OSHA 10/30 Certified, preferred. If you do not have OSHA 10/30, it will be required before starting the position (certification paid by company) -Be willing to work within a 50-mile radius. Willingness to travel to other states for work is a plus! -High school diploma or equivalent -Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities -Must be able to certify in TIG welding -Knowledge of general piping systems -Candidates must have transportation and good communication skills -Willingness to be trained and certified in orbital welding -Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions -Purge welding sanitary tubing; orbital welding of sanitary tubing preferred -Ability to perform sanitary welding on stainless steel piping and fittings

The Company

About Messer Construction Co.

-Delivers complex and high-quality construction projects. -Comprehensive construction services across various sectors with a focus on client satisfaction. -Specializes in industrial and commercial projects, providing end-to-end solutions from design to build and beyond. -Portfolio includes healthcare facilities, educational buildings, and corporate campuses. -Expertise in tackling challenging projects, particularly in heavy civil and transportation sectors. -An unyielding focus on safety and innovation, earning long-term client relationships. -Projects often integrate cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices to deliver long-term community value.

Sector Specialisms

Commercial

Industrial

Healthcare

Higher Education

K-12 Education

Hospitality

Retail

Office

Mixed-Use

Residential

Government

Infrastructure

Energy

Transportation

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Manufacturing

Data Centers

Science and Technology

Life Sciences

Warehousing and Logistics

Sports and Entertainment

Cultural Facilities

Food and Beverage

Pharmaceutical

Renewable Energy

Security Clearance

-require passing a post‑offer/pre‑employment drug screen.