Combo Welder

Job Description

Job Description

A Combo Welder will weld, fabricate and assist pipe fitters, boilermakers, millwrights, and ironworks in the installation of varying types of equipment and supports for industrial pipe, structural, and mechanical systems.

Position Responsibilities 

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  Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of

geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques. 

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  Layout, position, aligns, cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various

body positions and in various places. 

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  Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
  
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  Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or

arc gas welding equipment. 

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  Weld metal materials to piping systems equipment using the appropriate welding

procedure for the various equipment and metal types involved. 

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  Identify all equipment for job and process.
  
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  Identify all safety risks and requirements.
  

Required Qualifications  

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  Must have 4+ years welding experience on industrial size and grade

pipe. (Schedules: 40, 80, and 160) 

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  Must pass company welding qualification tests.
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  Must be able to read blueprints and other engineering drawings to efficiently

perform work. 

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  Must be able to read and interrupt technical manuals as applicable.
  
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  Must have knowledge of welding machine set up.
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  Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g positions.
  
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  Must be able to Stick and Tig weld on pipe.
  
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  Must be able to make weld repairs to pipe. 
  
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  Must have thorough knowledge of various metals characteristic and qualities

including the correct welding processes required and the effects of welding on the material. 

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  Must have experience welding multiple types of pipes including but not

limited to: carbon steel, stainless, and chrome. 

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  Must be able to assist pipe fitters in pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication

while not actively welding. 

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  Must have reliable transportation.
  
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  Must be able to work at heights as required.
  
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  Commitment to DCD values and safety rules and regulations.
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  Must meet all physical demands (see section below).
  
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  Takes full ownership of responsibilities and executes independently with minimal

supervision after initial scope and expectations are established

  Qualification Highlights 

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  Must have 4+ years welding experience.
  
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  Must pass company welding qualification tests.
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  Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g positions.
  
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  Must be able to Stick and Tig weld on Pipe.
  
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  Must have all required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  
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  Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
  
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  Must have all required tools upon start date.
  

Physical Requirements 

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  Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending,

squatting, sitting, and lifting.   

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  Will talk and hear to communicate.
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  Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the

heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long periods of times up to 12 hours a day.   

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  Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials,

controls, and tools.   

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  May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50lbs.  
  
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  Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work

off platforms using the appropriate fall protection requirements.  

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  Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and leather work boots.