Industrial Welding & Pipefitting Technician

Cushman & Wakefield•Eddyville, IA

3d•$38 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

This position will focus on repair and fabrication of pipe, sheet and structural assemblies in manufacturing facility environments. The role requires the employee to work without supervision and perform repairs and preventive maintenance on tanks, vessels, piping systems and structural systems. Tasks also include layout and fabrication of new and replacement piping systems, as well as installation of valves and related piping equipment. Repairs and preventive maintenance are to be performed in conformance with established standards. The technician will also be responsible for rigging and lifting of equipment, tools, parts and assemblies in accordance with Rigging and Lifting policy. This role requires the ability to work in a team-oriented and safety-conscious environment, adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures.

Requirements

0-5 years of Industrial Pipe Fitting, Pipe Welding and Repairs
Must have current valid driver’s license
Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required.
Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time.
Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
Ability to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools.
Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
Communication/ Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.

Nice To Haves

AA degree in Welding preferred, but not required
0-5 years of education in industrial maintenance technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on tanks, vessels, piping systems and structural systems.
Rig and lift equipment, tools, parts, and assemblies in accordance with policy.
Work without supervision.
Layout and fabricate new and replacement piping systems.
Install valves and related piping equipment.
Perform repairs and preventive maintenance in conformance with established standards.
Read blueprints and interpret isometric diagrams.
Be certified to B31.1 and B31.3 Pipe Welding Code in 6-G position in carbon and stainless steel.
Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications.
Tack-weld and weld components and assemblies using GTAW, SMAW, MIG, and gas welding processes.
Use plasma machine, acetylene torch, band saw, and cut-off machines to size material.
Use pipe threading and cutting machine to prep threaded pipe.
Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
Decipher engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
Identify required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
Work from elevated areas such as ladders, platforms, scaffolding, etc., utilizing fall protection equipment as necessary.
Operate and have knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, boom lifts, and skid loaders.
Work in confined spaces.
Perform other tasks, including but not limited to mechanical repairs and maintenance, as assigned by Supervisor.
Ensure compliance with all company/customer regulations, policies, and procedures.
Achieve performance expectations set forth as part of performance appraisals to include employee development planning.
Maintain personal tools required for the job, including an up-to-date documented personal tool list.
Meet physical requirements of the job.
Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
Complete accurate and timely administrative duties, including time accounting and work order completion.