Combination Welder

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. • Mount Vernon, WA

7d • $54 - $54

About The Position

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for
self and others. Under general supervision, is required to use oxyacetylene,
electric welding and heat fusion methods to perform joining operations necessary
to construct and maintain either high- and low-pressure vessels, meter and
regulator stations, pipeline or piping systems; lays out, measures, cuts, fits
and otherwise prepares material for joining; performs other duties relating to
the maintenance and repair of distribution piping and equipment.

Requirements

• Should have high school education or its equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) months progressive experience in pipefitting work.
• Should have a minimum of one (1) year training and experience in welding in the gas or related utility industry.
• Must be able to work from and complete legible construction drawings.
• Should be familiar with the hazards involved in welding and fusing in the presence of gas vapors.
• Will have satisfactorily completed a course of instruction at a Cascade Natural Gas Corporation welding and fusion school.
• Must secure and maintain a valid first aid card.
• Must be able to qualify for and acquire commercial driver's license
• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• Must be able to perform heavy work such as running a compactor and jackhammer.
• Must reside with within a twenty (20) mile radius from district office (1520 S. 2nd St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273) no later than 90 days from the start date in this role.
• Welders must maintain their proficiency in oxyacetylene, arc welding and fusing.
• Every welder must submit test coupons as required, and field test coupons may be taken from any welder or from any weld at any time.
• These must pass the qualification test which is outlined in Cascade’s Company Procedures or the Heat Fusion Qualification Guide.

Responsibilities

• Use oxyacetylene, electric welding and heat fusion methods to perform joining operations
• Construct and maintain high- and low-pressure vessels, meter and regulator stations, pipeline or piping systems
• Lay out, measure, cut, fit and otherwise prepare material for joining
• Perform duties relating to the maintenance and repair of distribution piping and equipment

Benefits

• REGULAR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES ARE OFFERED MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE OPTIONS.
• WE ALSO OFFER A 401K PLAN WHICH INCLUDES A COMPANY MATCH OPPORTUNITY AND AN ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION.
• NEW FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR 15 DAYS OF PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO) PRORATED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BASED ON TIME OF HIRE AND ELEVEN PAID HOLIDAYS THROUGH THE CALENDAR YEAR.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees