Combo Pipe Fitter Welder

Gulf Copper & Mfg. Corp.•Galveston, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications. The role involves inspecting, examining, and testing installed systems and pipelines, selecting appropriate pipe sizes and materials, and preparing pipes for cutting and threading. The Combo Pipe Fitter Welder will assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment using various joining methods, and will lay out or review full-scale drawings of pipe systems. Responsibilities also include operating valves, fitting and welding pipe for marine vessels and industrial components, and ensuring welds meet standards. The role requires selecting and setting up welding equipment and executing welds in various positions.

Requirements

High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
Industrial and/or marine fitting/welding experience: 1st Class: 3-5 years
Industrial and/or marine fitting/welding experience: 2nd Class: 1-3 years
Must pass an ABS, or ASME weld test.
Pass the Gulf Copper written pipe fitter and/or hands-on pipe fitter test when applicable.
Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals.
Perform basic mathematical functions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
High performance and a strong team player.
Commitment to company values and safety program.
Trained to work with a wide variety of materials, such as titanium, aluminum, or exotic metals, in addition to steel.

Nice To Haves

NCCER card preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines, using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Measure, mark, and install pipes for cutting and threading per specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe thread and benders.
Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by using welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joint methods.
Layout or review full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints. Ability to provide sketches or corrections on drawings as needed.
Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
Fit and weld pipe in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels and industrial components using gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire fed welding, or tig welding process and procedures.
Select and set up welding equipment, execute the planned welds, and examine the welds to ensure that they meet standards or specifications.
Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.