Pipe Welder Journeyman

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

8d•$33 - $49

About The Position

This position is for experienced welders who are able to use the necessary equipment for MIG and TIG welding of structures, enclosures, pipes, and other components, as well as general fabrication and refurbishment, and operating equipment and heavy machinery. Experienced welders who are able to perform open root welding.

Requirements

Must be able to recognize and avoid hazards and unsafe operation of equipment
Proficient with a combination (not all required, but must hold multiple) of GMAW (MIG), DC/AC GTAW (TIG), FCAW (Flux Core), GMAW-P (Pulse MIG) operation
Must be able to certify on pipe 6G position
Must be able to certify on specified welding methods
Proficient in welding with Duplex Material
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
Annual eye exam required
Annual hearing conservation exam required
Must be fully able to read, comply and understand welding procedures, and must be able to climb and work from ladders, scissor/man lifts, and scaffolds.

Responsibilities

Comply with all of Solar’s Environmental, Health and Safety Programs, Regulations and Guidelines, Policies, procedures, and best practices; use proper PPE, proper tools, etc.
Weld per ASME B31.3 standards and comply with PED standards as specified
Weld per AWS D1.1 as needed
Comply with Solar Turbines standards for pressure vessels and structural elements
Perform pipe fitting without assistance unless unsafe to do so
Clean welds including the cutting and repairing of unacceptable welds
Check own work for conformance to welding procedure and specifications
Check work of lower-level fabricators, providing feedback and suggestions when necessary
Ensure that the welding procedures have been followed and quality has not been compromised
Prepare material of own job when necessary
Have work regularly inspected via Radiography (X-Ray) Inspection
Provide welding/ fabrication support to other departments as needed (i.e., mock-up, rework, stud shooting, etc.)
Use of Manufacturing Execution System to view drawings, read and follow work instructions, and record work order hours
Participate in Lean Continuous Improvement projects and trainings on safety, quality, velocity, and cost
Meet or exceed individual and team performance metrics for quality and on time delivery