Pipe Welder 1st Class

Gulf Copper & Mfg. Corp. and Sabine Surveyors Ltd. • Corpus Christi, TX

103d

About The Position

The Pipe Welder 1st Class position is responsible for welding steel plates and pipes in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment. The welder must understand welding procedures and parameters, comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals. This role involves welding components in various positions (flat, vertical, or overhead) and performing related tasks such as cutting and grinding. The welder will also repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, and increase the size of metal parts using various welding processes including gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire fed welding, or TIG welding. Highly skilled welders may work with a variety of materials, such as titanium, aluminum, or exotic metals, in addition to steel. The position requires selecting and setting up welding equipment, executing planned welds, and examining welds to ensure they meet standards or specifications.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Commitment to company values and safety program.

Responsibilities

• Understand welding procedures and parameters.
• Comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals.
• Weld steel plates and pipes in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels and industrial components.
• Use various types of welding equipment for different types of metal.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• 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.
• Select and set up welding equipment, execute planned welds, and examine welds to ensure they meet standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees