Pipe Welder

Rhoads Industries, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

17h•$30 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

Rhoads Industries is seeking a Pipe Welder Shop to join their dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The Welder is responsible for the prep, layout, tack, weld, test, complex pipe spools and complex piping systems to work packages, drawings, PI&Ds per ASME B31.1 and MIL TP278, to production schedule under the guidance of the shop superintendent. Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services with expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia.

Requirements

High school Graduate, related to Trade school and no less than 5 years’ work history/experience in this industry required
Have experience in GTAW processes. Must qualify to Pipe in the 6-G position Per ASME Section IX using the GTAW process. Experience in structural welding using GMAW in various positions to AWS D1.1.
Decipher welding symbols, reads, and follows work packages, drawings, PI&Ds, and blueprints
Use various measuring equipment
Full range of mechanical knowledge as well as the ability to fabricate and install piping on equipment as specified on drawings and PI&Ds
5+ years of experience
Able to work in a team environment and self-motivated.
US Citizenship required
Able to work overtime when needed
Have all the necessary hand tools to perform their discipline and maintain in good working order
Supply their own transportation to and from Rhoads Industries, able to work within the Navy Yard and other job sites at times when requested
OSHA /10 safety training required provided by Rhoads

Nice To Haves

Proven past welding qualification history is a plus
Having an up-to-date OSHA/10 a plus
Experience in MIL work Per TP278 and past qualifications to TP248 is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform pipe welding with pipe fitting experience using knowledge of codes and specifications
Reads and deciphers work packages, work scope, engineered drawings, and PI&Ds
Works with the pipe shop group with a focus on quality, customer compliance, and schedule
Assemble piping spools, weld, test, and assure all shop packages are complete, and work is compliant before presenting to QA
Assures welding equipment is in good working condition and reports any malfunctions or maintenance needed
Have all personal gear to perform pipe welding and fitting including welding gear, measuring devices, levels square, etc. maintained in good condition
Additional duties as assigned