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Pipe Welder – Leading Regional Mechanical Contractor (Atlanta, GA)

A leading regional mechanical contractor with a strong presence across the Southeast is seeking an experienced Pipe Welder to join their growing fabrication and shop operations in Atlanta, GA. This role is ideal for a highly skilled welder who can step in, work independently, and deliver high‑quality welds with minimal supervision.

About the Role We are looking for a welder with previous shop experience, strong pipe welding capability, and current FCAW/GMAW certifications. The ideal candidate has worked in a fabrication shop or is currently employed by a local shop, understands production welding environments, and can operate a positioner confidently.

This is a high‑expectation role — and for the right welder, compensation is among the strongest in the market.

What You’ll Do Perform high‑quality pipe welding using FCAW and GMAW processes Weld pipe on a positioner in a 1G rotating position Use solid wire for root passes and flux core wire for fill and cap passes Read and interpret shop drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication requirements Work independently with minimal supervision and maintain high productivity Ensure welds meet structural and quality standards Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment

Required Qualifications Current FCAW/GMAW certifications AWS D1.1 3G or 4G Structural Certification (either or both) Must show proof of performing certified welding processes within the last 6 months Previous shop experience is mandatory Must have pipe welding experience — candidates without pipe experience will not be considered Experience welding on a positioner (preferred and strongly prioritized) Ability to work unsupervised and deliver consistent, high‑quality welds

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What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and Flux-Core 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. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

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Certifications this posting mentions

  • AWS D1.1 — the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for steel. It governs almost all building and structural steel work in the US, so a D1.1 qualification is the baseline credential for construction and ironworking.
  • 3G / 4G — plate position tests — 3G is welded vertically, 4G overhead. Together they demonstrate you can hold a puddle against gravity, and they are the common entry qualifications for structural and production shops.

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