Shop Pipe Welder

Location

Location not specified

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick WeldingSteelStainless Steel6GPIPE
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Posted on September 24, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Shop Pipe Welder is responsible for welding and fabricating pipe systems for industrial and energy projects, requiring the ability to weld in multiple positions while adhering to strict quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret isometric drawings, spool sheets, and piping specifications.
  • Fit and weld carbon steel and stainless-steel piping systems.
  • Perform pipe welding using SMAW, GTAW (TIG), and MIG processes as required.
  • Complete root, fill, and cap welds to project specifications.
  • Verify fit-up, alignment, and dimensions before welding.
  • Assist with hydrotest preparation and pipe fabrication activities.
  • Safely operate grinders, cutting equipment, beveling tools, and welding equipment.
  • Maintain welding records and documentation as required.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of industrial pipe welding experience preferred.
  • Ability to pass a 2" 6G pipe welding test.
  • Working knowledge of ASME B31.1 and/or B31.3 standards.
  • Experience with SMAW and GTAW welding processes.
  • Ability to read piping isometrics and fabrication drawings.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand, crouch, climb, and work in confined fabrication areas.
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
  • Preferred Certifications: ASME Pipe Welding Certification, NCCER Welding Certification, OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.

Additional Information

  • Location: Casper, WY

How this job compares

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication 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.

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Certifications this posting mentions

  • 6G — a pipe test welded on a joint fixed at a 45-degree incline. Because the torch has to travel through flat, vertical, and overhead angles in a single pass, passing 6G qualifies you for every position on pipe — which is why it is the ticket that separates pipe welders from plate welders on pay.
  • 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.

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