Cust-O-Fab

Overview

The ACHE Header Welder / Fitter is responsible for fitting and welding air-cooled heat exchanger headers in accordance with applicable codes, drawings, and quality standards. This role requires strong teamwork, attention to safety, and the ability to maintain quality while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow weld procedures, ensuring required parameters are used correctly.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, weld sizes, and dimensions.
• Perform fitting and welding operations while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Willingly perform tasks outside of a preferred welding style as business needs require.
• Follow all company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety requirements.
• Work closely with Quality Control to ensure all work meets applicable codes and specifications.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, jib cranes, and associated rigging equipment.
• Contribute positively to overall team performance.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal accountability and self-motivation.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety for self and others.
• Share knowledge and support the development of peers.
• Identify job-related challenges and propose practical solutions.
• Achieve high individual and company performance standards.

Requirements

• Experience welding air-cooled heat exchanger headers, including corner joints.
• Ability to weld in one or more welding positions (1G, 2G, 3G, 6G) as required for code stamp approval.
• Working knowledge of one or more welding processes, including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and/or SAW.
• Ability to weld carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, Inconel, or other applicable materials.
• Ability to meet quality requirements as measured by NDE methods (X-ray, UT).
• Ability to perform accurate header fit-ups in compliance with ASME standards and fabrication drawings.
• Experience or ability to learn fitting all aspects of a header, including plug boxes and cover plates.
• Experience or ability to learn cutting processes such as carbon arc gouging and plasma cutting.
• Ability to repair failed weld joints as identified by inspection and NDE results.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, twist, kneel, and crouch for extended periods in a climate-controlled but industrial environment.
• Ability to lift items up to 50 pounds and work in high noise levels, fumes, or particles.