Welder - OpSource Staffing

Pipe Welder

OpSource has partnered with a Renfrow Industrial company located in Upstate, SC.

Pay for the position:

• $28.00-$34.00 / Hr

Shifts for the position:

• 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Job requirements for the position may include:

•  Pass our 6G Monster Coupon & Small Bore Coupons Test 
• Work 50 to 60 hours per week.
•  Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
•  Ability to learn basic computer skills to communicate via email, document daily work and progress, and track procurements and status
•  Always attentive to detail and alert to ensure safety
•  Ability to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers

Qualifications for the position:

•  Assemble and install metal pipes and pipe fittings for stainless and carbon steel projects 
•  Use clamps, brackets, and hangers to secure pipes to structures 
•  Remove slags and rough spots from workpieces by operating grinders or scrapers to ensure smooth work surface 
• Employ their knowledge of metallurgy to determine materials and equipment most suitable for a welding project 
•  Clean and prepare workpieces using chemical solutions etc. to remove foreign matter such as grease, rust etc.
•  Use heating furnaces to preheat metal pipes prior to welding or bending
•  Cut and shape metal components to set specifications using power saws, chipping knives or other hand tools 
• Fill holes, cracks, and dents on metal workpieces or pipe products
•  Use micrometers, calipers and other precision measuring instruments to check gap allowances, grooves or angles
• Assemble metal and non-metal pipes and pipe fitting using threading machine
• Study schematics, diagrams, and blueprints in order to determine the layout of pipes 
• Measure and fabricate pipe routings to match existing in-line piping systems 
• Control and turn valves or regulators to adjust flames and ensure proper use of welding gas
• Wear appropriate protective gear and ensure compliance with established health/safety regulations 
• Troubleshoot a piping system and conduct diagnosis to identify and fix pipe problems.