
Pipe Welder – Manufacturing/Fabrication
- Richmond, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Location: 2820 Ackley Avenue Richmond, VA 23228.
- Environment: Fabrication Shop.
- Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, M-F.
- Weld pipes/metals with various techniques, such as electric, gas, arc, MIG, TIG, or other equipment
- Know how to MIG root and fluxcore fill and cap
- Determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques
- Weld holding fixtures to structural steel members
- Remove slag and rough spots with grinder, file, or scraper
- Select type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications
- Secure pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools
- Cut pipe using pipe cutters, port-a-band saw, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine
- Assemble and install a variety of metal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of carbon steel and stainless steel
- Operate shop forklift to lift or transport equipment, material, and supplies as necessary
- Loads and unloads shop materials from trucks and into buildings
- Teach, coach, and provide direction to apprentices and helpers to work safely and deliver quality
- Works safely, encourage others to do so, and complies with applicable health and safety-related rules, regulations, and procedures
- Ability to obtain AWS 6G certification through ColonialWebb
- Experience roll welding and with a position welder
- Experience with MIG, TIG, and Stick welding methods
- Knowledge of properties in various welding rods and fluxes used in welding metal
- Knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines
- Able to work with drawings, submittals, and specifications
- Knowledge of basic construction/shop math (addition, subtraction, division, fraction, and multiplication)
- Ability to work within precise limits and standards of accuracy
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including unscheduled overtime (nights and weekends).
- Competitive wages
- Opportunities for career growth, training, and development
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match
- Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance
- Life and accidental death insurance
- Short and Long-Term disability insurance
- Paid holidays, Personal leave, Bereavement Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee referral incentives
- Scholarship program for employees’ children.
- Discounts at major cell phone and auto companies.