Welding & Pipefitting Technician

Cushman & Wakefield•Eddyville, IA

2d•$38 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

C&W Services is seeking a skilled Welding & Pipefitting Technician to join their team. This role focuses on the repair and fabrication of pipe, sheet, and structural assemblies within manufacturing facility environments. The company is a leader in maintenance and janitorial programs for a variety of facilities, ensuring smooth operations for their clients.

Requirements

0-5 years of Industrial Pipe Fitting, Pipe Welding and Repairs
Must have current valid driver’s license
Ability to be certified to B31.1 and B31.3 Pipe Welding Code in 6-G position in carbon and stainless steel.
Ability to work without supervision.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to operate and have knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, boom lifts, and skid loaders.
Ability to work from elevated areas such as ladders, platforms, scaffolding, etc. utilizing fall protection equipment as necessary to complete tasks.
Ability to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools.
Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time.
Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required.
Ability to quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects (Manual Dexterity).
Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions (Control Precision).
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong (Problem Sensitivity).
Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand (Communication/ Expression).
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense (Deductive Reasoning).
Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (Information Ordering).

Nice To Haves

AA degree in Welding preferred, but not required
0-5 years of education in industrial maintenance technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in a team-oriented and safety-conscious environment, adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures.
Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on tanks, vessels, piping systems, and structural systems.
Rig and lift equipment, tools, parts, and assemblies according to policy.
Work independently to lay out and fabricate new and replacement piping systems.
Install valves and related piping equipment.
Perform repairs and preventive maintenance in conformance with established standards.
Read blueprints and interpret isometric diagrams.
Be certified to B31.1 and B31.3 Pipe Welding Code in 6-G position in carbon and stainless steel.
Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications.
Tack-weld and weld components and assemblies using GTAW, SMAW, MIG, and gas welding processes.
Use plasma machines, acetylene torches, band saws, and cut-off machines to size material.
Use pipe threading and cutting machines to prepare threaded pipe.
Observe tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances using precision measuring instruments.
Remove rough spots from work pieces.
Decipher engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
Identify required equipment and welding methods.
Work from elevated areas such as ladders, platforms, and scaffolding, utilizing fall protection equipment.
Operate and have knowledge of heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and skid loaders.
Work in confined spaces.
Perform other tasks, including mechanical repairs and maintenance, as assigned.
Ensure compliance with all company and customer regulations, policies, and procedures.
Achieve performance expectations and participate in employee development planning.
Maintain personal tools required for the job and provide an up-to-date documented personal tool list.
Meet physical requirements of the job.
Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
Complete accurate and timely administrative duties, including time accounting and work order completion.