Upchurch

Overview

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. The Orbital Welder is responsible for performing precision orbital welding on stainless steel and high-purity piping systems for various construction projects, ensuring high-quality welds that meet industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment and associated tools.
• Perform orbital GTAW (TIG) welding on stainless steel tubing and piping systems.
• Weld pipe and mechanical system components in accordance with project specifications, weld procedures, and quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, weld maps, and fabrication documents.
• Prepare pipe and tubing by cutting, facing, beveling, cleaning, and aligning materials prior to welding.
• Verify proper fit-up, purge setups, and joint preparation before welding operations.
• Perform tack welding and minor fitting as required.
• Conduct visual inspections of completed welds and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate weld logs, quality documentation, and traceability records when required.
• Troubleshoot welding equipment and make process adjustments to achieve acceptable weld quality.
• Work closely with pipefitters, fabrication teams, quality control personnel, and project supervisors.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and site-specific safety procedures.
• Wear appropriate PPE and maintain a safe work environment at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and ongoing training programs.
• Assist other trades and construction activities when welding work is not active.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of orbital welding experience in commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, healthcare, or process piping environments.
• Demonstrated experience operating orbital GTAW welding equipment.
• Proficient in welding stainless steel tubing and piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld procedures, isometric drawings, and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of purge systems, weld documentation, and quality control standards.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3, AWS, or other applicable welding codes and standards preferred.
• Experience with high-purity, sanitary, or process piping systems preferred.
• Ability to perform quality welds that meet visual, radiographic, or borescope inspection requirements.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Ability to pass orbital welding qualification tests and customer-specific weld procedures.
• Basic knowledge of fitting, layout, rigging, and pipe installation practices.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO