Pipe Welder

Overview:


Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled Pipe Welder to join our team. As a Pipe Welder, you will be responsible for laying out, fitting, and welding fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong attention to detail, excellent welding skills, and the ability to work safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities:

* Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly. * Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces to ensure conformance with specifications. * Weld together metal components of products such as piping systems, plate, pipe and tube or structural shapes, as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work order, welding procedures, or oral instructions, using electric arc-welding equipment. * Obtain specified electrode and insert electrode into portable holder or thread consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun. * Connect cables and adjust welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, polarity, and pulse, as specified by welding procedure or supervisor. * Start power supply to produce electric current. * Examine weld for bead size and other specifications. * May manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal. * May clean or degrease weld joint or workplace, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. * May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes. * May be required to use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded-Metal Arc welding processes.
Qualifications:

* Must be at least 18 years of age. * Must be able to TIG and stick weld on stainless and/or carbon (pipe size and material welded varies per site). * Must pass required weld tests (varies per site). * Must be willing to work outside craft. * Workers are surrounded by hot materials and strong light. * Must wear safety gear, including protective goggles, masks, face shields, and safety shoes. * Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor. * Utilize basic math and a calculator to solve geometric problems associated with Instrument Fitting.
Benefits:

* We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs, and career development