Combo Pipe Welder / Fitter

Atlantic Constructors•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is hiring a Combo Pipe Welder / Fitter to lay out, fabricate, and assemble pipe in the field and fabrication shop, and to install and maintain industrial production and process piping and welding systems. The role involves working from sketches, blueprints, and isometric drawings; measuring and routing pipe; preparing and installing piping and fittings; and selecting appropriate tools, equipment, and welding methods. The position has no supervisory responsibility and may involve travel to multiple job sites, typically without overnight stays. The work may take place indoors or outdoors in varying temperatures and weather, in noisy areas, around fumes or airborne particles, in confined spaces, or at heights. Use of hearing and respiratory protection may be required. The role routinely uses construction equipment, heavy machinery, hand tools, and power tools and may require climbing, working aloft, standing or walking for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience with TIG and Stick pipe welding using various techniques and equipment, including electric, gas, or arc welding, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
Must pass an ASME pipe welding test and background check.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of industrial mechanical systems.
Ability to field-verify routing and piping systems before fabrication.
Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, pay attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
Must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen and may be required to complete additional background checks, such as DMV or criminal-history checks.
Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
Must be available and have the means to report to multiple assigned job sites.
Must be able to work at heights without fear.
Must be able to identify all colors of color-coded cable and wires and have close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including climbing, bending, pulling, reaching overhead, standing or walking for long periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior military experience.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lay out, fabricate, and assemble pipe in the field and fabrication shop.
Install and maintain industrial production and process piping and welding systems.
Read and interpret sketches, blueprints, and isometric plans and drawings.
Measure pipe routings, field-verify piping systems, and fabricate pipe to fit existing in-line systems; use instrumentation cut sheets to determine takeouts for spool-piece fabrication.
Plan and lay out installation sequences to avoid obstructions; select proper tools and equipment.
Cut, clean, bevel, prepare, and install pipe and fittings, using appropriate tools and methods.
Assemble, fabricate, and install carbon-steel and stainless-steel pipe and fittings, as well as metal or nonmetal piping using appropriate jointing methods.
Install pipe and related materials and equipment, including supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications.
Secure pipe to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers using hand tools.
Remove slag and rough spots with a portable grinder, file, or scraper as necessary.
Determine required equipment and welding methods using knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
Perform layout, rigging, and transportation of pipe, valves, and fittings.
Thread pipe using a threading machine.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing material and workpieces during installation as needed.
Observe and comply with company, safety, and project policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.