Overview
This position travels to different locations throughout Virginia for welding and pipe rehabilitation projects, incorporating the duties of a welder and general laborer. The role involves additional tasks such as installing silt fences, filling sand bags, installing sheet piles, and removing debris from existing pipes.
Responsibilities
- Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
- Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
- Align components using calipers, rulers, etc. and clamp pieces.
- Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead).
- Connect pipe by welding pieces together at the butt joint and filling gaps.
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
- Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety, productivity, or the equipment itself.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a welder (D1.5 Certified).
- Capable of passing x-ray tests.
- Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA, etc.).
- Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, clamps, grinders, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
- Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves, etc.).
- Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus.
- Ability and willingness to perform labor work and other tasks as required.
- Willingness to work outside and in extreme conditions as needed.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- 401k
- PTO