Pipe Fitter/Welder (SS) - Santa Fe Springs Water Systems Co

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce Stainless Steel Spools, OEM Water Treatment Equipment, and Assemblies efficiently maximizing profits while maintaining the highest quality and never compromising safety.
• Adept at Full Penetration Root Passes free of defects suitable to pass all NDE including the following: RT (X-Ray), UT (Ultrasonic), PT (Penetrant), and VT (Visual) per applicable code.
• Read, interpret, and Strategize on the most efficient Pipe Spools fabrication method and over-all construction adhering to schematics or blueprints to lay out and finish weld quality spools and weldments.
• Employ various techniques (MIG/FCAW/TIG) to permanently join Stainless Steel pipes together.
• Ensure pipe welding equipment is in good working order and serviced regularly.
• Monitor semi-automatic machines or robotic systems to adjust controls as necessary.
• Prepare for a welding operation by cutting and shaping pipes using power saws, grinders and other tools.
• Clamp, heat-bend or grind pipe components to obtain suitable welding position.
• Determine the materials and position most suitable for a welding operation.
• Select and install filler rods, torches, and torch tips according to welding chart specifications and product type.
• Conduct assessments to verify workpieces are free of defect and conform to set specifications.
• Mark and Tag workpieces with numbers, letters or other symbols for easy identification.
• They adhere to safety requirements by wearing appropriate protective gear during welding operations.

QUALIFICATIONS and PREFERRED SKILLS:

• 5 Years experience fabricating (fit/weld) Stainless Steel Spools to ASME B31.3 specifications.
• 5-8 Years experience fabricating (fit/weld) Carbon Steel Skids and Supports to AWS D1.1
• Proficient at using Shop machinery including but not limited to Iron Workers, Plasma Cutter, Grinders, Sanders, Cold Saws, MIG/FCAW Welding Machines, and TIG Welding Machines.
• Experience in Quality Control including NDE – Dye Penetrant and Hydro Testing.
• Adherence to all Shop Safety Codes and Rules.
• Blueprint Reading, Detailing, and able to generate Cut Lists and Buy Lists.
• High school diploma or some training as a pipe welding apprentice or vocational institution.
• Problem-solving, technical, and communication skills.

Hourly Range $20-$25 DOE

Benefits: 

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help