Pipe Welder Trainee (Travel)

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is a premier custom design build contractor for industrial refrigeration systems, providing design, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and service in-house.

We are seeking an experienced Pipe Welder Traineefor a nationwide traveling position. This person will be responsible for various types of weld preparation (including fitting), welding, and weld finishing operations to manufacture products to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction.

This position is perfect for a recent graduate of a pipe welding program who is looking to get their foot in the door in this highly lucrative trade!

Expected Pay: $30

Lodging: Fully Paid

Travel: Fully Paid

Key Duties:

• Weld pipe ranging in size from 3/4" up to 18" (majority of pipe welding is performed on 2" to 6" pipe)
• Weld pipe runs on critical components including Compressors, vessels, evaporators, oil separators, condensers, and various pieces of pre-fab
• Cutting, beveling, and fitting pipe. Significant pipe fitting is required and expected in this role.
• Position the weld set up, fit the piping, and perform welds independently.
• Complete open root welding (no insert)
• Weld 50 diameter inches in a day
• Assist the jobsite team in the following areas: insulation, electrical, and painting
• Perform load rigging, torch cutting, and leveling with use of measurement tools
• Operate grinder and wire wheel
• Other duties as needed on the job site

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of a reputable welding school that focuses on 6G pipe welding

• OR have prior pipe welding experience
• Must be able to pass a 6G weld test prior to employment (Tested on 2" schedule 80 steel stick 60/10 root, 70/18 cap)
• Ability to perform pipe fitting proficiently, or be willing and able to learn this skill very quickly
• Extensive travel required (typical tour is 10 days from the Tuesday of 1st week to the Thursday of 2nd week - with 10-12 hour days)
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and be capable of driving up to 10 hours, able to operate industrial lifts
• This position is a safety-sensitive position and will require pre-employment and regular drug testing
• The position requires pre-employment drug screening, criminal background screening, and driving record check. If you have had a DUI within the past 5 years you are not eligible for employment at this time

Benefits:

• Retirement plan; company matches dollar for dollar up to 15%
• Health insurance; The company pays 75% of the premiums for employees/family
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Weekly pay
• Competitive vacation & holiday pay, floating holidays
• Supplemental insurance available (Aflac)
• Short-term & long-term disability coverage
• Accidental death/dismemberment coverage after one year of employment
• Life insurance coverage after one year of employment
• Employee referral incentives
• Opportunities for advancement, professional development, training opportunities, and apprenticeship programs available
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental vehicles, and other company discounts for eligible positions