1st Class Pipe Welder - Advanced Technical Staffing Solutions

Panama City, FL

About the Job

ATSS has a client in Panama City, FL looking for Pipe Welders.

Pay: $26/ hr

Hours: 40-45 a week

Bonus: For every 500 hours worked- a $500 bonus is given.

Referral Bonus: For every person referred that works 40 hours- $100 is given.

POSITION SUMMARY
Plan, layout, weld, install, test and repair all types of pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Work with other crafts as instructed by supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Comply with Company, federal, state, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies while performing duties.

· Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

· Review layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components.

· Complete welds to the specified standards using appropriate equipment and materials.

· Install and verify operation of high-pressure steel pipes and fittings.

· Repair and replace any damaged pipe; fabricate and install metal fittings; install supports, valves, and other control equipment; bolt, clamp, or weld parts to secure in position for welding.

· Use appropriate hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble, weld, and install all types of pipes and/ or similar tubular products.

· Test installed piping systems and install other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.

· Set up equipment and weld parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment.

· Troubleshoot equipment.

· Produce high-quality welds, including watertight penetrations with a variety of materials including weld steel, stainless, and aluminum.

· Work with minimal supervision.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/ Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalence plus three to five years of pipe welding experience desired. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Requires working knowledge of equipment, work processes, and techniques used in measuring fitting and welding steel. Requires x-ray pipe welding experience with the ability to weld pipe in all positions and mirror weld. Requires knowledge of welding symbols, ship terminology, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and American Bureau of Shipbuilding (ABS) standards. Must pass SMAW 6G Pipe Test to become ABS Certified.

Skills: Ability to read and comprehend written, verbal, or diagram forms or plans. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions. Ability to read and understand blueprints. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors and employees. Knowledge of the safe operation and use of hand and power tools. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure. Ability to read a tape measure.

Source : Advanced Technical Staffing Solutions