Yates Construction

Overview

A Combination Pipe Welder secures components together using electric welding and creates accurate welds that can withstand various industrial systems. Yates Construction is a family-owned company ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction firms in the country, providing a wide range of construction services since 1964.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, aligns, and welds components to assemble structural forms according to blueprints.
• Uses various welding processes including Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc.
• Bolts, clamps, and welds metal components of products using arc and arc gas welding equipment.
• Removes excess weld, defective weld material, slag, and spatter using appropriate tools.
• Connects cable from welding unit to obtain specified amperage and voltage.
• Manually guides electrode or gun along weld-line to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Starts power supply to produce electric current.
• Performs burning and uses scarfing tip for clean-up.
• Demonstrates Yates Core Values and Principles.
• Follows Yates Code of Conduct.
• Responsible for safety and reporting hazards.
• Participates in workplace inspections and safety training.
• Completes any other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Five (5) + years of heavy industrial-related welding experience.
• Welding school associate degree or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Proficient in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding processes.
• Capable of certifying on multi-process pipe.
• Must be able to read and follow a welding procedure.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and documents independently.
• Personal hand tools required as per Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List.
• Successful completion of required Safety training.