Shop Pipe Welder TIG

Description

The Shop PipeWelder is a highly skilled member of our fabrication team responsible for producing precise high-quality welds and assemblies that meet the strictest industry and customer standards. From interpreting blueprints and weld symbols to setting up fixtures and performing X-ray quality welds this role requires technical expertise craftsmanship and attention to detail at every stage of production.

In this position youll work with advanced equipmentincluding overhead cranes weld machines and precision measuring toolswhile collaborating with fabricators foremen and superintendents to keep projects on schedule. Your ability to fit weld and assemble process piping hydronics and pressure vessels to ASME and B31 codes ensures every product is built to last and delivered with excellence.

Shop Fitter Welders are valued for their hands-on expertise reliability and commitment to safety. Their work lays the foundation for field success ensuring every system fabricated in the shop is accurate durable and ready for installation.

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RK Company Overview

RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together we deliver construction fabrication manufacturing and building services with a focus on safety quality and craftsmanship.

People join RK for the craftsmanship complexity and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects mentorship from experienced builders and opportunities that stretch your skill set.

With RK University accredited apprenticeships competitive benefits and deep community investment RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

Position Summary

Perform trade specific quality work consistent with CAD/FAB and Energy procedures to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate trade specific machinery and trade specific tools (i.e. calipers weld gauges tape measures and other welding hand tool).
• Read interpret and follow basic blueprints diagrams engineering drawings specifications weld symbols bills of materials and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and products..
• Identify product defects and effectively communicate defects to project foreman.
• Follow P&IDS for assembly tracks on projects.
• Create specific weldment set-ups and fixturing to meet geometric requirements.
• Working with overheard cranes jib cranes and forklifts.
• Work closely with other fabricators welders and laborers to improve their skills and provide training.
• Maintain weld machines using preventative maintenance methods.
• Continually evaluate weld machine performance and technology to improve cycle times.
• Assist shop foreman or superintendent with production tracking and to insure production goals are met.
• Communicate status of orders to the foreman or shop superintendent.
• Prioritize work flow through effective communication with management staff.
• Perform prioritized work flow assignments as directed by foreman or shop superintendent.
• Ability to maintain welder certification per customer and company procedure specifications.
• Perform X-Ray Quality Welds on process piping hydronics and pressure vessels.
• Using shop blueprints Fit up X-ray quality weld joints.
• ASME Pressure Vessel Piping Welding to B31.1 31.3 31.9 Criteria.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience 3 years welding experience minimum preferred.
• Familiarity with welding on a rotator understands fitting up with a rotator in mind.
• Knowledge of various welding techniques with a strong requirement of TIG welding experience. Familiarity with MIG and ARC welding processes is also preferred.
• Knowledge of metallurgy.
• Knowledge of manual and mechanical welding techniques.
• Knowledge of pipe trade tools (Two-Hole Pins Center-finders Pipe wraps Angle finders)
• Prior to being hired must be capable of proficiently passing 6G FCAW weld test.
• Within one week of hire must be capable of passing a 6G GMAW weld test. Also to include SMAW GTAW pulse highly desired skills.
• At 60 Days after being hired employee must provide his/her set of hand tools. ( Hammer pliers channel locks sockets tape measurer... etc.)
• At 90 days after being hired is able to meet productions goals.
• Receives minimal supervision coordinates own tasks with a specific range of responsibilities under established procedures.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Requires judgment or initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Work outside inside and in dusty noisy and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places tight places confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb balance squat kneel and crouch.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
• Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects

What Sets RK Industries Apart

Safety : Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value guiding everything we do each day: Health Safety & Environmental

Awards : Whether in Construction Manufacturing Fabrication or Service RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition

Benefits : RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

Philanthropy : RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation

Development : Through RK University we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company to include leadership and technical learning opportunities we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law