Pipe Welder

Atlantic Constructors • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a motivated, career-minded Pipe Welder to join its expanding team. The role lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and welds piping, piping systems, equipment, and commercial systems. The position has no supervisory responsibility. Work may take place at multiple job sites and may require travel. The work environment can include changing indoor and outdoor temperatures, inclement weather, moderate to high noise, fumes or airborne particles, confined spaces, and elevated work areas. The role involves construction equipment and physical activities such as climbing, bending, pulling, overhead reaching, prolonged standing and walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Compensation is determined based on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience with TIG and Stick pipe welding using various techniques and equipment, including electric, gas, or arc welding, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
• Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, pay attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen and may need to satisfactorily complete additional background checks, such as DMV or criminal history checks.
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Must be available and able to report to multiple job sites as assigned.
• Ability to correctly identify all colors of color-coded cables or wires and demonstrate close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including working aloft, climbing, bending, pulling, reaching overhead, standing or walking for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior military experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Recognize the properties of welding rods and fluxes used to weld metals.
• Assemble and install a variety of metal pipe and pipe fittings, including carbon steel and stainless steel.
• Remove slag and rough spots using a portable grinder, file, or scraper.
• Determine the required equipment and welding method using knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance coverage for employees at no cost.
• Dental insurance plan.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED