Welder I

Thompson Pipe Group•Grand Prairie, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Pipe Group is seeking a Welder I to be responsible for inspecting the interior and exterior of spirally welded cylinders, identifying welding defects, base metal defects, and dimensional tolerances. This role involves repairing these cylinders to meet specification requirements.

Requirements

Must pass 3G with the back gouge and back weld with FCAW process.
Must be able to weld within criteria. ASM section 8 UW-51 (100% RT X-Ray).
Must be able to maintain a 92% acceptance rate with ASME section 8 UW-51 (100% RT X-Ray).
Frequently requires standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crawling, climbing, use of hands to handle objects, operate controls, and tools. No limits of a range of motion.
Able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and verbal form.
Must be experienced in flux-core welding, SMAW, SAW a plus.
Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the welding field.
Utilize the flux-core welding process, cutting torch, hand-held grinders, and whatever other tools necessary to complete these repairs.

Nice To Haves

SAW a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Inspect the entire interior and exterior surface of spirally welded cylinders and perform repairs in compliance with AWWA C200 and additional job specifications.
Accurately report repairs and dimensional measurements of cylinders to the nearest 32nd of an inch.
Utilize an oxyacetylene cutting torch to square cylinder ends and perform repairs as needed.
Perform minor maintenance and repairs to welding equipment and tools.
Properly use tools and care for equipment provided by the company to complete job tasks.
Maintain workstation by keeping it clean, organized, free from clutter and trip hazards.
Work under general supervision, reporting to a crew leader and/or supervisor.