TIC - The Industrial Company

Overview

The Pipe Welder Journeyman is responsible for planning, laying out, welding, installing, testing, and repairing various types of pipes and similar tubular products according to industry standards and specifications. This skilled position requires a strong working knowledge of welding processes 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 and 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
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• Must have required tools
• Must pass Weld Testing
• U.S. Driver's License may be required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Additional Information

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet)
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site