Welding & Pipefitting Technician

Cushman & Wakefield • Eddyville, IA

7d • $39 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

C&W Services is seeking a Welding & Pipefitting Technician to repair and fabricate pipe, sheet, and structural assemblies in a manufacturing facility at Cargill in Eddyville, Iowa. The role involves both pipe-fitting preparation and certified pipe welding duties, including repairs and preventive maintenance on tanks, vessels, piping systems, and structural systems. The position requires working independently as well as in a team-oriented, safety-conscious environment, and following company and customer safety requirements and procedures.

The technician lays out, fabricates, installs, and repairs piping and related equipment; interprets drawings and specifications; performs welding using several processes; and inspects work for quality and conformance. The role also includes rigging and lifting, operating industrial equipment, completing administrative work such as time accounting and work orders, maintaining a documented personal tool list, and performing other mechanical maintenance tasks as assigned. Work may take place at heights and in confined spaces, and the employee must be able to work across shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required.

The stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compensation is $38.76–$45.60 per hour. The posting describes weekly pay and benefits for eligible employees.

Requirements

• 0–5 years of industrial pipe fitting, pipe welding, and repair experience.
• Must be certified, willing, and able to perform both Pipe Fitter and Pipe Welder duties.
• Must be able to become certified to the B31.1 and B31.3 Pipe Welding Codes in the 6-G position for carbon and stainless steel.
• Working knowledge of blueprint reading and the ability to draw and interpret isometric diagrams.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Flexibility to work all shifts, including holidays and weekends, as demanded by the job.
• Ability to operate and knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial equipment.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and walking for extended periods, bending, stretching, twisting, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, and operating tools and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Welding.
• 0–5 years of education in industrial maintenance technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team-oriented and safety-conscious environment, following the PJHA process, observation process, and company and site safety guidelines and procedures.
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on tanks, vessels, piping systems, and structural systems.
• Rig and lift equipment, tools, parts, and assemblies in accordance with the Rigging and Lifting policy.
• Lay out and fabricate new and replacement piping systems and install valves and related piping equipment.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance according to established standards.
• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies to specifications.
• Tack-weld and weld components and assemblies using GTAW, SMAW, MIG, and gas welding processes.
• Use plasma machines, acetylene torches, band saws, cut-off machines, and pipe threading and cutting machines to prepare and size materials.
• Observe tests on welded surfaces, including hydrostatic and X-ray tests, and evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
• Inspect grooves, angles, and gap allowances using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments.
• Remove rough spots from workpieces using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts, and identify suitable equipment and welding methods.
• Work at elevated locations using fall-protection equipment as needed, and work in confined spaces.
• Operate industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and skid loaders.
• Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance and other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with company and customer regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Meet performance expectations and participate in employee development planning.
• Maintain required personal tools and an up-to-date documented personal tool list.
• Perform assigned tasks safely, effectively, and efficiently, and complete time accounting and work orders accurately and promptly.
• Meet the physical requirements of the job.

Benefits

• Weekly pay on Fridays.
• Comprehensive benefits available from day one, including employee perks and a Daily Pay Program.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Training to work in a cutting-edge facility.
• Company-provided safety apparel and uniforms.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life insurance; disability insurance; and paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed