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Overview

Thompson Pipe Group, a family-owned business based in Rialto, California, is the largest and most diverse provider of drainage, sanitary, pressure, and trench-less pipes in North America. They are currently seeking a Welder III responsible for inspecting and repairing spirally welded cylinders to meet specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Follow all safety rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Inspect the interior and exterior surfaces of spirally welded cylinders and perform repairs in compliance with AWWA C200.
  • Report repairs and dimensional measurements accurately to the nearest 32nd of an inch.
  • Utilize oxyacetylene cutting torch to square cylinder ends and perform repairs as needed.
  • Perform minor maintenance and repairs to welding equipment and tools.
  • Maintain workstation by keeping it clean, organized, and free from clutter and trip hazards.
  • Work under general supervision and report to a crew leader and/or supervisor.

Requirements

  • Must pass 3G with the back gouge and back weld with FCAW process.
  • Must be able to weld within criteria of ASM section 8 UW-51 (100% RT X-Ray).
  • Must maintain a 92% acceptance rate with ASME section 8 UW-51 (100% RT X-Ray).
  • Must be experienced in flux-core welding; SMAW and SAW experience is a plus.
  • Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the welding field.
  • Able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and verbal form.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Work schedule is Monday to Thursday from 6AM to 4:30PM.
  • Employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.
  • Work may be performed outdoors in changing weather conditions.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Sale Creek, TN

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Tennessee currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$30/hr across 42 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 Sale Creek, TN

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Sale Creek, TN, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Tennessee as a whole we're tracking 95 other active welding openings from 68 employers. Browse welding jobs across Tennessee.

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What you'll be running

This posting calls for Stick and Flux-Core work. 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. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.
  • 3G / 4G — plate position tests — 3G is welded vertically, 4G overhead. Together they demonstrate you can hold a puddle against gravity, and they are the common entry qualifications for structural and production shops.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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