Job Description

Overview

The Morgan Corp. Industrial Division is an industrial contractor that self-performs all major trades in industrial markets throughout the Southeast. They are seeking a TIG (GTAW) Pipe Welder to perform high-quality welding on stainless steel and other alloys, ensuring compliance with quality standards and project specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Perform TIG (GTAW) welding on stainless steel and other applicable alloys.
  • Produce high-quality welds in various positions across a range of pipe sizes and material thicknesses.
  • Perform pipe and structural weld fit-up, alignment, and preparation.
  • Read and interpret welding drawings, blueprints, isometric drawings, and weld symbols.
  • Apply proper welding procedures, including the selection and use of appropriate amperage, voltage, shielding gases, tungsten electrodes, and filler metals.
  • Prepare materials for welding through cleaning, grinding, beveling, and joint preparation.
  • Inspect welds and identify welding defects, including porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, and incomplete penetration.
  • Correct welding issues as necessary to ensure compliance with company quality standards and project specifications.
  • Maintain weld quality, appearance, and dimensional tolerances while meeting project requirements.
  • Follow all welding safety requirements, hot-work procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.
  • Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Perform welding activities in a variety of field conditions, including elevated locations, confined spaces, and other difficult-to-access areas when required.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in TIG (GTAW) welding on stainless steel and other applicable alloys.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a company-administered welding test prior to starting work.
  • Ability to perform high-quality welds in multiple positions and on varying pipe sizes and material thicknesses.
  • Skilled in pipe and structural weld fit-up, alignment, and preparation.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding drawings, isometric drawings, and weld symbols.
  • Knowledge of welding procedures, including amperage, voltage, shielding gas selection, tungsten selection, and filler metals.
  • Ability to properly prepare materials and joints through cleaning, grinding, beveling, and other preparation methods.
  • Knowledge of welding defects and the ability to identify and correct issues such as porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, and incomplete penetration.
  • Ability to consistently produce welds that meet quality standards, project specifications, and required tolerances.
  • Knowledge of welding safety practices, hot-work requirements, and proper use of PPE.
  • Ability to work effectively in industrial construction environments, both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to perform work in various field conditions, including elevated, confined, and difficult-to-access work areas.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Greeneville, TN

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Tennessee currently run a median of $24/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $20–$27/hr across 41 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 Greeneville, TN

Greeneville, TN currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Tennessee as a whole we're tracking 85 other active welding openings from 61 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Greeneville, or widen the search to Tennessee.

Morgan Corp. currently has 1 other opening live in Tennessee, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Tennessee at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Cornerstone Building Brands (4), Staffmark (4), and Unknown (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. 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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