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Overview

We are seeking experienced Pipe Welders to support large-scale commercial construction projects in Nashville, TN. This position involves welding, fabricating, and installing mechanical piping systems for various HVAC and process applications.

Responsibilities

  • Perform TIG (GTAW) and Stick (SMAW) welding on commercial and industrial piping systems.
  • Weld carbon steel and stainless steel pipe in various sizes and wall thicknesses.
  • Perform pipe welding in multiple positions, including 2G, 5G, and 6G.
  • Weld chilled water, heating water, condenser water, steam, and other mechanical piping systems.
  • Read and interpret piping isometric drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and construction specifications.
  • Prepare pipe for welding, including cutting, beveling, grinding, cleaning, and fit-up.
  • Perform root passes, fill passes, and cap passes in accordance with approved welding procedures.
  • Work with pipefitters to align, fit, and assemble piping systems prior to welding.
  • Maintain proper weld penetration, alignment, and overall weld quality.
  • Perform field welding and shop fabrication as required.
  • Weld pipe connections associated with chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and other mechanical equipment.
  • Inspect completed welds and assist with quality control inspections and testing.
  • Complete weld documentation and maintain weld identification records when required.
  • Assist with pressure testing, system flushing, and commissioning activities.
  • Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in safe operating condition.
  • Follow all OSHA regulations, company safety procedures, and project-specific requirements.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of commercial or industrial pipe welding experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in TIG (GTAW) and Stick (SMAW) welding processes.
  • Experience welding carbon steel pipe; stainless steel experience preferred.
  • Ability to pass a 6G pipe welding test or other project-specific weld qualification.
  • Experience welding Schedule 10, Schedule 40, Schedule 80, or heavier-wall piping as required.
  • Ability to read and interpret piping isometric drawings and welding symbols.
  • Knowledge of pipe preparation, fit-up, welding techniques, and quality requirements.
  • Familiarity with applicable ASME welding codes and procedures.
  • Ability to operate welding machines, grinders, cutting equipment, and other fabrication tools.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality welds.
  • OSHA 10 certification preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a mechanical construction crew.

Additional Information

  • Location: Nashville, TN (local)
  • Project Type: Large-Scale Commercial Construction
  • Field welding and pipe fabrication opportunities.
  • Overtime opportunities based on project schedules.
  • Competitive pay based on experience and welding qualifications.
  • Potential long-term project opportunities.
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How this job compares in Nashville, TN

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Tennessee currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 28 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 Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN currently has 7 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Tennessee as a whole we're tracking 70 other active welding openings from 50 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Nashville, or widen the search to Tennessee.

The most active employers in Tennessee at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Nashville, TN (4), Mueller Water Products (4), 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.

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.

See all pipe welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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.

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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