Rq Construction, Llc
Specializes in construction, project management, and design services across various sectors.
Combination Pipe Welder
Combination pipe welder for military base projects, performing SMAW and GTAW welding.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Combination Welders will perform hand‑welding, flame cutting, soldering, and brazing to join metal components, and must pass groove‑weld qualification tests in all positions using both SMAW and GTAW. Work is performed on active construction sites in compliance with relevant codes and safety practices, supporting RQ’s mission and values. • Perform hand‑welding, flame cutting, soldering, and brazing of metal components. • Follow all relevant codes and safety standards on active construction sites. • Apply mechanical welding principles with appropriate equipment. • Support RQ Construction's mission, vision, and values through safe work practices.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hand welding
- ▸flame cutting
- ▸soldering
- ▸brazing
- ▸weld qualification
- ▸safety standards
What You Bring
Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, supplemented by an apprenticeship or trade school program, and 5–8 years of field experience as a Combination Welder in commercial, government, or large‑scale construction settings. Required certifications include CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30‑hour; testing for 6G GTAW and SMAW is mandatory prior to hire. RQ Construction is an equal‑opportunity employer and all applicants must provide proof of identity, U.S. work authorization, and successfully pass drug screening and DoD‑level background checks before accessing the military base. • Pass groove‑weld qualification tests in all positions for multiple materials using SMAW and GTAW. • Maintain 5–8 years of Combination Welder experience in commercial or governmental projects. • Hold a high school diploma or GED, plus apprenticeship or trade school training. • Pass 6G GTAW and SMAW qualification tests before employment. • Obtain CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30‑hour certifications (training provided if needed). • Gain additional training or certification in trenching, fall protection, confined space, forklift/manlift, power actuated tools, lockout/tagout, scissor lift/boom lift, or EM‑385.
Requirements
- ▸combination welder
- ▸5-8 yrs
- ▸smaw
- ▸gtaw
- ▸osha 30
- ▸cpr
Benefits
The company is building a pool of skilled Combination Pipe Welders for upcoming work at King's Bay Naval Base, Georgia. Positions are on‑site at the military base and are compensated at the Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage, ranging from $45.15 to $50.00 per hour, and include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and one week of vacation and sick time.
Work Environment
Onsite