Pipe Welder

S&T Manufacturing is hiring skilled Pipe Welders to join our team . You will operate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision. Your job is important as it provides the foundation for strong infrastructure. A welder must be competent in using potentially dangerous equipment following all safety precautions.

Testing procedure

Pipe welders need MIG, FLUX & TIG experience

2 weld tests needed

1st weld test: 6G position, 2.5’’ pipe sch80 TIG root, fill and cap.

2nd weld test: 6” pipe sch40, rollout, mig root and flux fill and cap. Pay is negotiable depending on test results and experience.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

Skills

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience in mig and flux.
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is preferred
• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Night shift

Experience:

• pipe welding: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person