Pipe Welder

Job Description

Job Description

The Pipe Welder/Fitter is responsible for fitting, welding, fabricating, and assembling carbon steel and stainless steel piping systems, structural components, and process equipment used in industrial and municipal water treatment systems. This position requires the ability to work from engineering drawings, piping layouts, and fabrication prints while maintaining high-quality standards.
When welding and fabrication work is limited, this position will assist with mechanical assembly of water treatment equipment and systems.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Fit and weld carbon steel and stainless steel pipe and structural components.
• Perform MIG (GMAW), Flux Core/Dual Shield (FCAW), and TIG (GTAW) welding processes.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, piping isometrics, P&IDs, and assembly drawings.
• Measure, cut, bevel, fit, and prepare materials for fabrication.
• Layout and fit pipe, valves, flanges, supports, and related process equipment.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances to ensure proper fit-up and assembly.
• Operate fabrication equipment including saws, grinders, drill presses, ironworkers, and other shop tools.
• Perform visual inspections of completed welds and assemblies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow company safety policies and all applicable OSHA requirements.
• Assist with mechanical assembly of pumps, valves, skids, tanks, chemical feed systems, instrumentation, and other water treatment equipment as needed.
• Support field installation and startup activities on occasion.

• Minimum 3 years of pipe welding and fitting experience in a fabrication or industrial environment.
• Proficient in MIG, Dual Shield (FCAW), and TIG welding.
• Experience welding carbon steel and stainless steel materials.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to accurately use tape measures, levels, squares, and precision measuring tools.
• Strong understanding of pipe fitting techniques, flange alignment, and fabrication practices.
• Ability to safely operate common fabrication shop equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

• Experience with industrial process piping systems.
• Experience with municipal water or wastewater treatment equipment.
• Knowledge of P&IDs and process equipment layouts.

• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety.

• Paid time off