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Pipe Welder

Location

Johnson, AR

Wage

$24.28 – $32.41/hr

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick Welding
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Posted on November 10, 2026

Job Description

Overview

At ENFRA, we are seeking a skilled Pipe Welder to join our commercial construction team. With over 100 years of experience in the energy infrastructure industry, we are committed to innovation and growth, providing a supportive environment for our employees.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding on commercial piping systems
  • Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and welding symbols
  • Execute high-quality welds using processes such as SMAW, GTAW, and/or MIG as required
  • Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, and fitting pipes to specifications
  • Inspect welds to ensure they meet industry standards and project requirements
  • Maintain welding equipment and tools in safe working condition
  • Follow all safety regulations and job site protocols
  • Collaborate with supervisors, pipefitters, and other trades to complete projects efficiently

Requirements

  • Must pass a 6G pipe welding certification test
  • 2+ years of experience as a pipe welder in commercial or industrial construction
  • Strong knowledge of welding techniques, materials, and equipment
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications
  • Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, AWS)
  • Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Additional Information

  • May require overtime, weekends, and travel depending on project needs
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind
  • Medium work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds

Benefits

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How this job compares in Johnson, AR

Pay in context

At roughly $28/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $27/hr median for welding jobs across Arkansas, whose middle half runs $20–$30/hr across 17 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 59% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Johnson, AR

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Johnson, AR, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Arkansas as a whole we're tracking 33 other active welding openings from 26 employers. Browse welding jobs across Arkansas.

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

The most active employers in Arkansas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Matrix Service Company (2), Guardian Rail, LLC (2), and Systems, LLC. (2). 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 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.

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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