Pipe Welder

Turner Industries•Kingsport, TN

About The Position

Turner Industries is seeking a Pipe Welder in Kingsport, Tennessee. The Welder lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, pipe, and building and bridge parts. This is a non-exempt role that reports to the Foreman. Duties are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
At least four years of experience in the specified skill.
Must pass a weld test before being hired.
Must be certified as a welder.
Complete a post-offer drug and alcohol screen and physical evaluation, and sign acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy.
Comply with company and client job-site safety requirements.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components together.
Bolt, clamp, and tack parts to secure them in position for welding.
Set up equipment and weld parts.
Assemble parts by bolting and riveting when required.
Weld pipe made of materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and chrome using processes such as arc, heliarc, gas, and TIG.
Weld pipe, sheet metal, structural steel, brackets, or other materials.
Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
Use a cutting torch to cut materials and demolish existing assemblies when required.
Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.