Pipe Welder - Kingsport, TN

Turner Industries•Kingsport, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce. We are seeking a Pipe Welder for a position in Kingsport, TN. The Welder position 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. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Minimum four (4) years of experience in specified skill
Must be able to pass a weld test before being hired
Must be certified as a welder
Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed 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

Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding
Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together
Bolts, clamps, tacks parts to secure in position for welding
Sets up equipment and welds parts
May assemble parts by bolting and riveting
May weld pipe such as carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, etc. by process of arc, heliarc, gas, tig, etc.
May weld pipe, sheet metal, structural steel, brackets, or other materials
May repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts
May use cutting torch to cut materials and demo existing assemblies
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.