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Overview

The Welding Mechanic at ColonialWebb is responsible for laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and welding piping and piping systems for various industrial applications. ColonialWebb is a full-service MEP contractor with over 50 years of experience, committed to quality and expertise across diverse specialties.

Responsibilities

  • Select type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
  • Cut pipe using appropriate tools and thread pipe using a threading machine.
  • Assemble and install a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings.
  • Join piping by proper means such as welding, grooving, threading, soldering, brazing, or fusing.
  • Weld pipes/metals using various techniques including electric, gas, arc, MIG, and TIG.
  • Test piping systems for leaks and observe gauges for indications of leaks.
  • Teach and coach apprentices and helpers to ensure safety and productivity.
  • Secure pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers using hand tools.
  • Weld holding fixtures to structural steel members if necessary.
  • Determine required equipment and welding method based on knowledge of metallurgy and welding techniques.

Requirements

  • Possess knowledge of BOCA and OSHA safety regulations.
  • Possess knowledge of the properties of various welding rods and fluxes used in welding.
  • Ability to obtain AWS 6g certification.
  • Ability to pass ColonialWebb weld test.
  • Ability to work from drawings, submittals, and specifications.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with teammates in other trades.
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work in a team environment.
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay range of $25/hr - $41/hr
  • Career development and progression
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Disability benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee referral incentives

Benefits

Competitive pay range of $25/hr - $41/hr
Career development and progression
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 and TIG 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.

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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