Fitter/Welder

The Kelly Group•Decatur, IL

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kelly Group is seeking a Fitter/Welder for its Decatur, Illinois, location and work in the surrounding area. Candidates should own their own hand tools and have a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience working with process pipe, preferably in the grain industry. This position requires the ability to perform these essential duties: Install piping systems by measuring, cutting, bending, shaping, threading, soldering and gluing using hand tools and equipment Read and interpret blueprints, process flow diagrams, sketches and product specifications Generate materials lists by selecting types and sizes of pipes, supports and related materials according to job specifications, drawings or isometrics Pass a bend test on a 2-inch schedule 160 carbon steel pipe in 6G position using gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW, TIG, Heliarc) root and hot pass and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW, stick) fill and cap to become certified Complete work using safe work practices Other preferred qualifications sought include: OSHA 10-hour or equivalent training Industrial construction experience Familiarity with AWS, ASME and other welding codes and practices Ability to travel, requiring staying out of town for multiple weeks at a time The Kelly Group offers a complete benefits package, including: Comprehensive group medical, Rx, dental and vision coverage Health care and dependent care pre-tax flexible spending account options Paid life/AD&D insurance Short-term and long-term disability 401(k) retirement plan option with employer match Paid time off and paid vacation Paid holidays

Requirements

Own their own hand tools
Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience working with process pipe, preferably in the grain industry

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10-hour or equivalent training
Industrial construction experience
Familiarity with AWS, ASME and other welding codes and practices
Ability to travel, requiring staying out of town for multiple weeks at a time

Responsibilities

Install piping systems by measuring, cutting, bending, shaping, threading, soldering and gluing using hand tools and equipment
Read and interpret blueprints, process flow diagrams, sketches and product specifications
Generate materials lists by selecting types and sizes of pipes, supports and related materials according to job specifications, drawings or isometrics
Pass a bend test on a 2-inch schedule 160 carbon steel pipe in 6G position using gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW, TIG, Heliarc) root and hot pass and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW, stick) fill and cap to become certified
Complete work using safe work practices