Job Description

Overview

Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products. They are seeking a skilled Fusion Tech III to deliver high-quality HDPE piping solutions and provide exceptional service to customers, ensuring installations meet safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Determine appropriate fusion method and equipment necessary to install pipe.
  • Provide and install custom HDPE piping systems and repair systems.
  • Perform Butt, Sidewall, Socket, Electro fusion and extrusion structure welds.
  • Inspect and maintain fusion equipment.
  • Communicate with customers to assess needs.
  • Identify installation and repair needs.
  • Determine if final product meets quality control standards.
  • Transport equipment to job site.
  • Operate field equipment and forklift.
  • Be responsible for 24-hour on-call repair emergencies.

Requirements

  • Experience as an HDPE Fusion Technician, including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of polyethylene pipe fusion equipment.
  • Generally, a minimum of 3 years of experience in a related area of responsibility.
  • Working knowledge of HDPE fusion processes, equipment setup, quality standards, and safe operating practices.
  • Basic to intermediate mechanical aptitude to identify, troubleshoot, and perform repairs on fusion equipment.
  • Basic to intermediate electrical aptitude to diagnose common electrical issues associated with fusion equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, operating procedures, and technical documentation.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to safe work practices.
  • Valid Arizona driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
  • Possession of a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL) with applicable DOT endorsements, or ability to obtain and maintain required CDL and endorsements.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials in accordance with company safety standards.
  • McElroy equipment training and/or certification.
  • Current HDPE fusion certifications through recognized industry organizations or manufacturers.
  • Experience in underground utility, pipeline, natural gas, water, wastewater, telecommunications, mining, or construction-related industries.
  • Additional industry-specific safety, equipment, or operator certifications.

Additional Information

  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must pass pre-employment assessment(s).
  • Ability to successfully complete and maintain all required training and certifications, including HDPE fusion training, OSHA safety training, and MSHA Part 48 training.
  • Ability to meet all DOT medical certification requirements.
  • Willingness and ability to travel overnight on a consistent basis as required by business needs.

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$38/hr across 83 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 212 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 137 different employers. 66 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 484 other active welding openings from 273 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (14), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (14), and GTI Fabrication (11). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Waddell at $34/hr, and Phoenix at $32/hr. Phoenix is among them.

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