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Overview

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Pipe Welder to join our mechanical construction team in Birmingham, AL. The Pipe Welder is responsible for welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy piping systems for commercial and industrial construction projects, ensuring high-quality welds that meet industry standards and project specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Perform GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick), and other welding processes as required on carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy piping systems.
  • Produce high-quality welds that meet project specifications and applicable codes.
  • Complete root, fill, and cap welds while maintaining proper weld procedures.
  • Assist with fit-up, fabrication, and installation of piping systems when required.
  • Inspect completed welds for quality and perform repairs as necessary.
  • Operate welding equipment, grinders, cutting torches, and other fabrication tools safely.
  • Maintain welding machines, tools, and equipment in good working condition.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Follow OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and all applicable welding procedures.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of commercial or industrial pipe welding experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (Stick) welding processes.
  • Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and other piping materials.
  • Strong understanding of welding procedures, fit-up, and fabrication techniques.
  • Ability to perform code-quality welds and pass required weld tests.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Location: Birmingham, AL
  • Department: Mechanical Construction
  • Reports To: Piping Superintendent / Project Manager

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Birmingham, AL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Birmingham, AL currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$28/hr across 8 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 Birmingham, AL

We're tracking 13 other active welding openings in Birmingham, AL right now, from 10 different employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Alabama as a whole we're tracking 132 other active welding openings from 85 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Birmingham, or widen the search to Alabama.

The most active employers in Alabama at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Blue Origin (18), Austal USA (8), and Staffmark (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Alabama, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Mobile at $40/hr and Birmingham at $25/hr. Birmingham is among them.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG and Stick 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. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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