Welder - Maintenance

Energized by an over 200-year history as part of PQ Corporation - our company is now simpler, stronger, leaner, nimbler - and solidly positioned for growth. Ecovyst is a pure-play catalyst and services company. As catalysts for positive change, our technologies play a critical role in supporting ecological health, and propelling expansion and growth for our customers.
Our long history of innovation expertise and close customer collaboration supports the development of proprietary catalysts and services across our two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Catalyst Technologies
• Ecoservices provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses. Among them are mining, particularly copper for electronics applications, production of lead acid batteries for all types of vehicles, water treatment, and agricultural products.
• Catalyst Technologies business is a leader in engineering proprietary and customized technologies for cleaner fuels, emissions control and waste reduction
At Ecovyst, we are prioritizing and accelerating our growing and greening initiatives, and are putting sustainability for a safer, cleaner, healthier world at the forefront of our forward strategy. At Ecovyst, we are ready for change.
The general responsibilities for the Welder - Maintenance Technician are to apply the principles of rational systems to solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. There will also be opportunity to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic, and/or schedule forms and also read diagrams, blueprints, operational manuals, methods and procedures.
Are you a Boilermaker or Certified Welder looking for a dynamic career opportunity.
Contact me today to discuss your next career move Kathleen.Lally@ecovyst.com
This position starts between $44.39 and $50.96 per hour
Additional Responsibilities for will Include:
Welds metal parts together, using both stick rod and heli-arc welding techniques.
Performs tasks related to welding, such as thermal cutting and grinding.
Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases size of metal parts.
Installs modifications to equipment, or structures.
Positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.
Pipe fitting and ability to draw isometric diagrams and develop bill of material for piping system construction.
Dismantle and installation of bolted connections (pipe, vessels, etc.).
Assist in the maintenance and repair of fixed equipment to include pumps, seals, blowers and specialty chemical plant processing equipment.
Operate forklift, man lift & hand tools including drills, hacksaws, wrenches and grinders.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
Trade school/apprentice program completed/college certification preferred.
Minimum of 5+ years of relevant maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
The qualified applicant will be expected to produce welds using the SMAW and GTAW methods, on 2-6" pipe, in the 5G position. The number of test coupons, pipe sizes, schedules, and methods are to be determined, to ensure the applicant is qualified to produce welds in accordance with the current set of Weld Procedures Specifications (WPS).
Examination for acceptance of these test welds will be either via destructive (bend tests), or nondestructive (x-ray) methods, with the evaluation criteria being in accordance with ASME Section IX.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience for taking field measurements, performing pipe layout and fitting.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with operating machinery necessary to complete tasks such as: forklift, man lift, drill presses, band saws, and cranes up to 15 tons (preferred).
Must be familiar with work order processing in a CMMS, preferably SAP.
Must have the ability to climb a ladder and wear a respirator.