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Overview

ColonialWebb is seeking experienced Welder/Fitter to join their team in Richmond. The role involves laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and welding piping systems for various industrial applications.

Responsibilities

  • Weld pipes/metals with various techniques, such as MIG, TIG, and Stick.
  • Determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
  • Select type and size of pipe and related materials per job specifications.
  • Plan sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.
  • Assemble and install a variety of metal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of carbon steel and stainless steel.
  • Secure pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools.
  • Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
  • Remove slag and rough spots with a portable grinder, file, or scraper.

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain AWS 6G certification through ColonialWebb.
  • Experience with MIG, TIG, and Stick welding methods.
  • Experience with cutting and assembling pipe.
  • Knowledge of properties in various welding rods and fluxes used in welding metal.
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
  • Ability to work from drawings, submittals and specifications is preferred.
  • Knowledge of basic construction/shop math (addition, subtraction, division, fraction, and multiplication).

Benefits

  • Competitive pay range of $33/hr - $41/hr
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Disability benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee referral incentives

Benefits

Competitive pay range of $33/hr - $41/hr
401k
PTO
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Disability benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Employee referral incentives
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How this job compares

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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Certifications this posting mentions

  • 6G — a pipe test welded on a joint fixed at a 45-degree incline. Because the torch has to travel through flat, vertical, and overhead angles in a single pass, passing 6G qualifies you for every position on pipe — which is why it is the ticket that separates pipe welders from plate welders on pay.

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