6G Pipe Welder

WESTERMAN INC•Catoosa, OK

4d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Westerman, Inc. is a multisite manufacturer of production and storage equipment for the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. The Welder sets up and operates advanced welding equipment, using expertise to solve problems, eliminate scrap, rework, and downtime, and repair defective products. Repair work must meet acceptable appearance and high-quality standards, and all work must meet specifications. This is a safety-sensitive position. The role is onsite in Catoosa, Oklahoma, and is full-time on the day shift, Monday through Friday, with overtime opportunities and weekends as needed. The listed pay range is $29.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Pass an open-root 3G MIG/flux-core fill-in-cap test and a 6G TIG-root/flux-fill-in-cap test on 2-inch Schedule 160 pipe; candidates must pass visual inspection before testing is offered.
At least 2 years of TIG pipe-welding experience.
Obtain weld certification to AWS/ANSI standards.
Complete basic safety training.
Have intermediate math skills and the ability to read a tape measure.
Understand volts and amps and adjust welding equipment accordingly.
Have basic data-entry skills for maintenance breakdown calls.
Read and interpret blueprints, work-order instructions, and weld symbols, and operate required tools.
Understand and follow quality policies and procedures, and detect defects.
Have troubleshooting skills.
Stand for extended periods, potentially for the entire shift, and handle physical, repetitive work.
Exert moderate to heavy physical effort, including lifting up to 50 pounds, and have a strong range of motion.
Be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend.
Be able to see, speak, hear, read instructions and measuring devices, and use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.
Walk over even and uneven surfaces and work in hot and cold temperatures.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and access all areas of the plant and grounds.
Work in tight quarters when required; some work may require close vision, depth perception, seeing small details, and adjusting focus.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Plan details of working procedures.
Inspect finished products for completeness and conformance with quality assurance procedures.
Safely operate advanced welding equipment.
Set up, troubleshoot, and make advanced adjustments to welding machines to maintain production and quality.
Participate in improvement planning, including modifying weld procedures to improve safety, efficiency, and quality.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Clock into production jobs consistently and maintain production averages at or above expected standards.
Coordinate and communicate effectively with all departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.