Combo Welder
Rice Lake West•Fargo, ND
•$40 - $45•Onsite
About The Position
Combo Welders perform both welding and pipefitting/installation duties — fitting, fabricating, installing, and welding piping systems and structural components for water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects — ensuring all installations and welds meet project specifications, applicable codes, and safety standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 3–5 years of combined pipefitting/installation and welding experience required.
- Current welding certifications (e.g., 6G pipe) strongly preferred.
- Experience with water or wastewater treatment plant construction is a plus, but not required.
- Pipe fabrication, threading, grooving, and installation techniques
- Multiple welding processes: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW/FCAW
- Reading blueprints, P&IDs, isometric drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedure specifications (WPS)
- Pressure testing and leak detection methods
- Safety protocols for welding, pipefitting, rigging, and confined space work
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a welding and/or pipefitting apprenticeship program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lay out, fit, fabricate, and install piping systems and structural components according to blueprints, isometric drawings, and specifications
- Perform welding using SMAW (stick), GTAW (TIG), and/or GMAW/FCAW processes to join pipe and structural steel
- Cut, thread, groove, and prepare pipe and fittings prior to welding or installation
- Install valves, pumps, meters, and other piping system components
- Perform pressure testing and leak checks on installed piping systems
- Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, isometric drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedure specifications (WPS)
- Inspect completed welds and installations for defects, and perform repairs as needed
- Rig and move materials and equipment safely as needed
- Complete and pass welding certification tests as required by project or code (e.g., ASME, AWS)
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- Per diem: $100/day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
