Welder 2nd Shift - Pipe Shop

MSS Solutions•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Carolina Pipe Fabrication, LLC is hiring a Shop Welder to fabricate and construct piping segments and attach fittings according to plans. The role works with the Shop Foreman and Superintendent to meet production schedules, review drawings and materials, perform welding procedures according to orders, and produce quality work. Welders use hand-welding, flame-cutting, and manual or semi-automatic equipment to join or repair metal components in various positions and processes. The position is on second shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. EST. The role requires reviewing Weld Procedure Specifications, checking job orders and work pieces for accuracy and defects, operating welding equipment and trade tools, and notifying supervisors of faulty equipment or materials. Employees must follow safety procedures and may perform other job-related duties as assigned. The work environment includes exposure to weather, extreme temperatures, noise, electrical shock, chemicals, wet or humid conditions, vibration, moving mechanical parts, and elevated work areas. Physical demands include prolonged standing and walking, frequent reaching and gripping, and lifting materials; the position is classified as very heavy physical demand.

Requirements

At least 3 years of pipe welding experience, in a shop or field, including MIG, TIG, and Stick procedures.
Must pass an in-house welding test based on 6G criteria; 6G certification or ability to pass the test is required.
Must have own hand tools.
High school diploma, graduate certificate, or equivalent work experience.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug test; random drug testing is required.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Regular and supervisory probation period, if applicable.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and material handling; occasional solo lifts up to 50 pounds and material handling that may involve occasional lifts up to 115 pounds.
Ability to meet the position's vision, communication, and hearing requirements.

Responsibilities

Work with the Shop Foreman and Superintendent to meet the production schedule.
Provide quality, productive work without constant reminders.
Set up and review detailed drawings and materials for orders.
Perform welding procedures according to orders.
Fabricate and construct piping segments and attach fittings according to plans.
Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or fill holes, indentations, or seams in fabricated metal products or pipe.
Read Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) and produce welds according to their requirements.
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Ignite torches or power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded.
Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment and processes, including gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance, and submerged arc welding.
Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade.
Examine work pieces for defects and measure them to ensure conformance with specifications.
Check job orders for accuracy and completeness.
Detect faulty equipment operation or defective materials and notify supervisors.
Communicate with the Superintendent and management.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.