Randstad USA

We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Pipe Welder to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and welding of high-pressure piping systems. We pride ourselves on delivering "X-ray quality" results for our clients in the oil & gas, power generation, and chemical processing sectors.

salary: $21 - $27 per hour shift: First work hours: 7 AM - 5 PM education: High School

Responsibilities

• Process Mastery: Execute high-quality welds using SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux-core), and GTAW (TIG) processes.

• Positioning: Perform welds in all positions, including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead. Most importantly, mastering 6G position (fixed at a 45-degree angle) for certification.

• Material Handling: Work with diverse metals including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and exotic alloys like Inconel or Chromoly.

• Blueprint Reading: Interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), and weld maps to understand layout and specifications.

• Joint Prep: Clean, grind, and bevel pipe ends to ensure proper penetration and fusion.

• Alignment: Use clamps, wedges, and "dogs" to align pipe sections according to strict tolerances before tack welding.

• Cutting & Threading: Operate industrial saws, torches, and plasma cutters to cut pipe to exact lengths.

• WPS Adherence: Strictly follow the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), which dictates the specific voltage, amperage, and filler metal required for a specific job.

• Inspection: Conduct visual inspections of completed welds for defects like porosity, undercut, or slag inclusions.

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes • manual lifting up to 50lbs Skills • Mig • Tig • Stainless steel • 1G Certified • Carbon Steel • Read Welding drawings Qualifications • Years of experience: 2 years • Experience level: Experienced Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.