Welder

Welder Position

Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. is seeking to hire a talented and growth-minded individual to join our team as a welder.

We offer career opportunities that allow you to be part of a team and grow as an individual.

We offer you:

• Competitive pay: $19.00 - $32.50 an hour or $39,520 - $67,600 a year
• Welder B: $19.00 - $26.50
• Welder A: $24.00 - $32.50
• Placement within a level is based on experience, certifications, and performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Apprenticeship opportunities with a pathway to licensure
• Growth and development opportunities
• Scholarship program for our employees' children
• Discounts at major automotive, computer, and cell phone companies
• Employee referral incentives
• Available with certain positions, where necessary/required:
• Company mobile phone and/or tablet
• Company vehicle
• Company uniforms
• And much more!

Our benefits package offers you:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Day Care FSA's
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Roth IRA option
• Pet Insurance
• Annual Bonus
• Generous Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• And much more!

About us:

We are a full-service plumbing, mechanical, HVAC service, controls, and design-build company.

• Main office is located at 6127 South Valley Pike, Mount Crawford, VA 22841
• Parent Company - Comfort Systems USA

Primary purpose of this position:

Weld metal pipe together for a commercial mechanical contracting operation.

Specific Job Duties:

• Fuse metal pipe segments together using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.
• Weld pipe components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
• Monitor the fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion or expansion of material
• Perform normal cutting and grinding tasks
• Ability to fit own pipe together

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work on a team and interact with people
• Punctual and regular attendance
• Understanding of single and three phase electrical systems
• Working knowledge of applicable boiler codes
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Must have the ability to travel to job sites and occasionally have overnight stays
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driver qualification policy

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must be a high school or trade school graduate or have a GED
• Three years' experience in pipefitting, fabricating, and welding
• Experience pipe welding to code is preferred
• Ability to obtain welding certification

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work at heights
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. occasionally and lift and carry 40 lbs. routinely
• Must be able to climb and work on ladders, scaffolding and stairs
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time as well as stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl in order to work in tight spaces
• Must be able to use hands to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects