6G Night Welder

WESTERMAN INC•Vista West, WY

6d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

JW Williams Inc., a Westerman company, is hiring experienced 6G Pipe Welders, TIG Welders, and Code Welders at its Casper, Wyoming manufacturing facility, serving the oil and gas, energy, and nuclear industries. The role involves welding pressure vessels, piping systems, and production equipment, with an emphasis on producing X-ray-quality welds that meet ASME and customer standards. Applicants must pass a welding test to be considered. The position is full-time, on-site, and on the graveyard shift. Pay is listed as $30–$45 per hour, with a night shift differential. A $5,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified applicants are also listed. Salary may be negotiable based on experience. The posting describes qualifications for Welder 1 and Welder 3 positions. Welder 1 applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–4 years of vessel fabrication experience, and the ability to pass an AWS/ASME 6G GMAW/FCAW weld assessment, while maintaining at least 95% acceptability in weld NDE testing. Welder 3 applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent, three or more years of related experience, proficiency in four or more welding processes, the ability to pass specified 6G and ASME/AWS code weld tests, and at least 95% acceptability in weld NDE testing. Technical training is preferred but not required for Welder 3. The work requires extended standing, physical effort including lifting up to 50 pounds, a strong range of motion, and the ability to access plant and grounds areas. Work may involve extreme hot or cold temperatures and tight quarters. Required PPE must be worn.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Welder 1: 1–4 years of vessel fabrication experience.
Welder 1: Pass an AWS/ASME 6G GMAW/FCAW weld assessment and maintain a minimum of 95% acceptability in NDE testing of welds.
Welder 3: Three or more years of related experience.
Welder 3: Demonstrated proficiency in four or more welding processes among GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and SAW.
Welder 3: Ability to pass two 6G tests (GMAW/FCAW and SMAW) and ASME/AWS code weld tests on pipe and plate utilizing four welding processes.
Welder 3: Maintain a minimum of 95% acceptability in NDE tests of welds.
Ability to produce X-ray-quality welds.
Pipe fitting and blueprint reading skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods, including the entire shift; exert moderate to heavy physical effort and lift up to 50 pounds; and sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend.
Ability to see, speak, hear, read instructions and measuring devices, and use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.
Ability to walk over even and uneven surfaces and access all areas of the plant and grounds.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures and, in some cases, tight quarters.
Wear all required PPE.
Pass the required welding test to be considered for employment.

Nice To Haves

Code welding or ASME welding experience.
Welder 3: Technical training (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Perform 6G pipe welding and GMAW/FCAW welding.
Weld pressure vessels, piping systems, and production equipment.
Produce X-ray-quality welds to ASME and customer standards.
Read blueprints, weld procedures, and fabrication drawings.
Demonstrate welding ability and knowledge through ASME and AWS code weld tests on pipe and plate, where applicable to the Welder 3 position.
Mentor less experienced welders, where applicable to the Welder 3 position.