TIG Pipe Welder

Tradesmen International, Inc.•Allentown, PA

About The Position

Tradesmen International is hiring experienced TIG Pipe Welders for projects in the Allentown, Pennsylvania area. This is a first-shift opportunity paying up to $40 per hour based on experience. Travelers who live more than 60 miles from the job site are eligible for per diem. The role involves GTAW/TIG welding on piping materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steel. Welders perform pipe joints across various diameters, wall thicknesses, and qualified positions, following approved Welding Procedure Specifications and applicable industry codes. The work also includes preparing and aligning joints, controlling welding parameters, selecting consumables, inspecting completed welds, and maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Requirements

Experience as a TIG Pipe Welder.
Welding qualifications for applicable positions and ability to follow approved Welding Procedure Specifications.

Responsibilities

Perform GTAW/TIG welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and other specified piping materials.
Weld pipe joints in various diameters, wall thicknesses, and qualified positions, including 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G.
Perform root, hot, fill, and cap passes as required by approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
Ensure proper pipe alignment, fit-up, root gap, bevel preparation, and joint cleanliness before welding.
Control welding parameters, including amperage, voltage, travel speed, and shielding gas flow.
Use appropriate filler metals and consumables according to project requirements.
Perform welding in accordance with applicable codes, including ASME Section IX, ASME B31.3, and ASME B31.1.
Follow approved WPS and maintain required welding qualifications.
Visually inspect completed welds and correct defects as directed.
Maintain clean and safe working conditions throughout welding operations.