Pipe Welder

Nesco Resource•Phoenix, AZ

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Nesco Resource is hiring a Pipe Welder for a production shop in Phoenix, Arizona. The role turns raw pipe into finished, certified assemblies using automated welding and plasma equipment, as well as manual MIG welding when needed. The position is on second shift and includes mandatory overtime. The work involves inspecting welds and assemblies, moving and preparing pipe for shipment, following work instructions and fabrication drawings, and maintaining a safe, orderly work area.

Requirements

Ability to pass the company's welding certification and test requirements.
MIG welding experience; industrial or production welding experience is strongly preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced shop with daily production goals.
Ability to read and follow work orders, SOPs, and work instructions.
Basic math skills with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read a tape measure to at least 1/4 inch; finer measurement ability is preferred.
Strong attention to detail, dependability, and commitment to safety and quality.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, twist, reach, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
Ability to work safely around welding equipment, moving machinery, and material-handling equipment.
Ability to wear required PPE, including a welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.

Nice To Haves

Previous welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment.
Experience with welding, plasma, or similar fabrication equipment.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Run automated welding and plasma equipment to weld outlets onto pipe.
Perform manual MIG rewelds with hand-held equipment when needed.
Load, position, and unload pipe using proper material-handling procedures.
Inspect finished welds and assemblies for quality and compliance with specifications.
Apply certification stamps to completed welds.
Move finished pipe to carts and staging areas, and operate pneumatic banding equipment to prepare bundles for shipment.
Read work orders, work instructions, and basic fabrication drawings.
Verify dimensions using a tape measure and other measuring tools.
Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance or safety concerns.
Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
Assist with other fabrication, warehouse, and production tasks as needed.