Experienced TIG & MIG Pipe Welders (Stainless Steel & Carbon)-Fab Shop

Job Description

Job Description

Craftsmen Contractors is seeking highly skilled Pipe Welders to work at a fab shop in the Durham, North Carolina area. This is for a 3 to 6 months project. The work schedule is Monday through Sunday - 84 hours per week.

Pay is $40/hour.

No per diem is offered.

Weekly pay by direct deposit.

You will be welding MIG short-circuit carbon pipe and TIG stainless steel pipe.

You will have to pass 1 of 2 weld tests:

Carbon steel MIG: 2 inch Schedule 80 carbon pipe, 6G position, bend test

Stainless steel TIG: 2 inch Schedule 40 stainless steel pipe, 6G position, bend test

Responsibilities

• Execute MIG and TIG welding operations on short-circuit carbon pipe and stainless steel pipe, ensuring compliance with American Welding Society (AWS) standards and project specifications.
• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication shop drawings accurately.
• Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and measuring tapes to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Operate power tools, hand tools, plasma cutters, and machining equipment safely and effectively for fabrication tasks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines while ensuring high-quality workmanship.
• Support the interpretation of mechanical blueprints and technical drawings for complex fabrication projects.
• Utilize shop math skills for measurements, calculations, and material estimations during fabrication processes.

Skills

• Proven experience in construction site environments or manufacturing facilities with a focus on metal fabrication.
• Will need to have MIG & TIG welding experience. You will be tested on Carbon steel MIG: 2 inch Schedule 80 carbon pipe, 6G position, bend test and Stainless steel TIG: 2 inch Schedule 40 stainless steel pipe, 6G position, bend test
• Strong knowledge of blueprint reading, mechanical blueprint interpretation, and technical drawing analysis.
• Familiarity with construction equipment such as cranes and the use of hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to operate measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and other precision tools accurately.
• Mechanical knowledge related to sheet metal work, ductwork fabrication, machining, plasma cutting, and assembly processes.
• Experience working with various metal materials such as pipe, steel, aluminum, or other alloys used in fabrication projects.
• Understanding of safety protocols relevant to welding environments and construction sites.
• Basic math skills including shop math necessary for measurements and calculations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing standards set by the American Welding Society (AWS) or equivalent organizations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings related to mechanical fabrication projects.
• Strong mechanical knowledge combined with hands-on experience in fabricating complex assemblies using hand tools and power tools.

This position is integral to our manufacturing operations where precision craftsmanship meets safety excellence. If you possess the required skills and are committed to delivering top-tier quality in every weld you perform, we encourage you to apply today.

Craftsmen Contractors is a skilled staffing contractor that has helped customers complete projects on time since 2010. We specialize in highly skilled trades for the construction, industrial, and manufacturing industries throughout the South.

Company Description

Craftsmen Contractors is a skilled staffing contractor that has helped customers complete projects on time since 2010. We specialize in highly skilled trades for the construction, industrial, and manufacturing industries throughout the South.