Job Description

Overview

The Pipe Welder Journeyman position involves planning, laying out, welding, installing, testing, and repairing various types of pipe and tubular products according to industry standards and specifications. The role requires skilled experience and the ability to work independently with precision.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, diagram and lay-out for pipe welder’s work
  • Coordinate with field labor crew for efficient installations
  • Position the weld set up, fit the piping and perform welds involving a high degree of precision independently
  • Lay-out and assemble pipes accurately according to production standards, quality requirements, safety requirements, code, design, and specifications
  • Make welding repairs and substandard welds
  • Assist with coordination of any Pre-Fabrication layout or installation
  • Assist with rigging of material
  • Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools and equipment
  • Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determine time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity
  • Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed

Requirements

  • May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area
  • Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position
  • Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
  • Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Benefits

Additional Information

  • The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site
  • Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
  • May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas
  • Must have required tools
  • U.S. Driver's License may be required
  • Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing