Combo Pipe/Plate Struct Welder

Gulf Copper LLC • Port Arthur, TX

74d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for welding steel plates and pipes in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment. The role requires understanding welding procedures and parameters, comprehending and utilizing blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals, and using various types of welding equipment for different types of metal. The welder will perform tasks such as cutting and grinding, and repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, and increase the size of metal parts. Highly skilled welders may work with a wide variety of materials beyond steel, such as titanium or aluminum. Responsibilities include selecting and setting up welding equipment, executing planned welds, and examining welds to ensure they meet standards or specifications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, some college or technical school certification
• Six months to one year(s) experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass an ABS, or ASME weld test.

Nice To Haves

• Highly skilled welders often are trained to work with a wide variety of materials, such as titanium, aluminum, or exotic metals, in addition to steel.
• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Commitment to company values and safety program.
• Plate Welder 2nd Class (PLW2) - Welder capable of welding SMAW or FCAW on plate/structural with ABS Q2+4G or ASME or AWS plate test (2G+3G+4G).
• Plate Welder 1st Class (PLW1) - Welder capable of welding SMAW & FCAW on plate/structural with ABS Q2+4G or ASME or AWS plate test (2G+3G+4G).
• Pipe Welder 2nd Class (PPW2) – Welder capable of welding SMAW or FCAW on plate/structural &SMAW or FCAW on pipe with ABS Q3 or AWS 6g pipe test.
• Pipe Welder 1st Class (PPW1) – Welder capable of welding SMAW & FCAW and or GTAW on pipe. Must Pass ABS Q3 or ASME 6G or AWS 6G pipe test.
• Combination Welder 1st Class- Pipe/Plate/Structural (PPLW)– Welder capable of process / structural pipe and plate welding using GTAW+FCAW and or GTAW+SMAW.
• Combination Welder 2nd Class- Pipe/Plate/Structural (PPLW)– Welder capable of process / structural pipe and plate welding using GTAW+FCAW and or GTAW+SMAW.

Responsibilities

• Understand welding procedures and parameters.
• Comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals, gouge, and work process instruction.
• Weld steel plates and pipes in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment.
• Use various types of welding equipment for different types of metal.
• Weld components in a flat, vertical, or overhead position.
• Perform related tasks such as cutting and grinding.
• Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, and increase the size of metal parts.
• Weld metal parts together 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED