Pipe Welder Job Description

Welders join, cut and shape metal plate, pipework and composite materials in industries like aerospace, construction and civil engineering.

Pipe Welder Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Pipe Welder to join our team.

Thread pipes using threading machines and assemble and install a variety of metal and nonmetal pipes and fittings using the threading method;
Measure pipe routings and fabricate them to fit existing in-line piping systems;
Clean, prepare and install pipes with various fittings and weld joints according to standardized protocols;
Remove slag and rough spots by operating portable grinders or scrapers, to ensure smooth work surfaces;
Lay out, assemble, and install pipe systems;
Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools and equipment;
Apply various MIG welding techniques;
Stand for extended periods;
Perform welding work involving a high degree of precision;
Follow blueprints;
Aluminum, Copper Nickel (CUNI) and Stainless Steel pipe material;
Possess welding skills proficient in piping applications in a 6G position;
Complex schematic and blueprint interpretation;
MIG (gmaw) & TIG (gtaw) welding processes;
Must have personal basic tools required to accomplish general tasks.

High standard of integrity and professionalism;
Drug free at all times;
Eagerness and willingness to learn and receive instruction/direction from qualified Journeyman Welder;
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment;
Lay out, assemble, and install pipe systems;
Codes & standards: asme b31.9, aws b2.1-1-201;
Perform pipe welding processes and procedure for shop and field installation fabrication while assisting pipe installation functions;
Must have personal basic tools required to accomplish general tasks;
MATERIALS / Grades WELDED : Sch. 40 Carbon Steel;
Must pass a written and/or practical skills test;
Aluminum, Copper Nickel (CUNI) and Stainless Steel pipe material;
Complex schematic and blueprint interpretation;
Read and interpret basic drawings and weld symbols for fabrication of piping systems;
Pass Nash WPS performance testing SMAW weld test procedures on carbon piping materials;
MIG (gmaw) & TIG (gtaw) welding processes.