Combination Welder

About the Role

• Select pipe type, size, and related materials according to specifications. • Utilize various welding processes: GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SAW, or SMAW as required. • Lay out, position, and align components in multiple orientations. • Connect welding unit cables to achieve required amperage, voltage, and pulse settings. • Prepare electrodes and load them into the welding gun or holder. • Start power supply to generate electric current for welding. • Strike arc to melt and deposit metal, joining workpiece edges. • Guide electrode/gun along weld line to achieve proper fusion depth and bead formation. • Apply filler rod, clean, degrease, and repair weld joints; remove excess material and slag. • Preheat workpieces with torch or furnace and cut metal plates as needed. • Inspect welds for bead size and compliance with specifications. • Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, and equipment. • Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing workpieces during installation. • Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment. • Provide assistance to other mechanics as required. • Use respiratory protection when necessary. • Pass employer performance and certification tests; perform only certified procedures. • Observe and comply with all safety and project regulations. • Work within precise accuracy limits and apply basic mathematics to solve problems. • Make decisions based on measurable criteria and select proper tools for tasks. • Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings. • Identify differences in size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects. • Rely on instructions and guidelines; work under immediate supervision. • Report to a supervisor or manager without independent judgment responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸pipe selection
• ▸welding processes
• ▸material handling
• ▸weld inspection
• ▸equipment maintenance
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

The position requires a certified welder capable of working on multi‑process pipe and proficient in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding techniques, with possible X‑ray inspection responsibilities. The welder will lay out, align, and weld fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings, and pipe according to blueprints and metallurgical specifications. The role involves physically demanding tasks, including standing, walking, lifting, and handling materials up to 35 lb, as well as occasional climbing, balancing, and frequent stooping, kneeling, and reaching. Safety is paramount, requiring respiratory protection, adherence to project rules, and passing performance tests to maintain certification. Candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant field experience. The job relies on instruction and established guidelines, with work performed under immediate supervision and limited independent judgment, reporting to a supervisor or manager. • Plan layouts, assemblies, and welding using knowledge of geometry and metal properties. • Bolt, clamp, and weld metal components of piping systems, plates, and structural shapes. • May require a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.

Requirements

• ▸certified welder
• ▸smaw
• ▸gtaw
• ▸gmaw
• ▸high school
• ▸safety

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match. • Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance. • Flexible spending account, disability coverage, paid time off, and flexible schedule. • Opportunities for career advancement via professional training and development.

Work Environment

Onsite