Welding & Pipefitting Technician

Cushman & Wakefield•Eddyville, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

C&W Services is the industry leader in cutting-edge maintenance and janitorial programs for facilities ranging from corporate office portfolios and manufacturing plants to large public venues—keeping our client’s facility running smoothly all the time. This position is located in Eddyville, IA and offers a salary of up to $40.19 per hour with working hours from Monday-Thursday 6:00 am-4:30 pm. The role involves performing repairs and preventive maintenance on tanks, vessels, piping systems, and structural systems, as well as layout and fabrication of new and replacement piping systems, and installation of valves and related piping equipment. This position may require moderate supervision and follow-up. The company provides weekly pay, comprehensive benefits day one, employee perks, a daily pay program, advancement opportunities, training, and company-provided safety apparel and uniforms.

Requirements

Welding Certificate
2+ years of Industrial Pipe Fitting, Pipe Welding and Repairs.
Certification required.
Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required.
Ability to move for extended or continuous periods of time.
Ability to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools.
Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
Ability to operate forklifts or other vehicles in a safe manner.
Ability to wear a respirator while performing job duties.
Communication/ Expression —The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Must have working knowledge of the following topics; blueprint reading, ability to draw and interpret isometric diagrams, or be able to be certified to B31. 1 Pipe Welding Code as well as 6-G in stainless steel.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of education in industrial maintenance technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

Team member must be able to work in a team-oriented and safety-conscious environment.
Assigned tasks list to include, but not limited to, repairs and preventive maintenance on tanks, vessels, piping systems and structural systems.
Tasks also include layout and fabrication of new and replacement piping systems, as well as installation of valves and related piping equipment.
Repairs and preventive maintenance to be performed in conformance with established standards.
Assist in formulating preventive maintenance standards / work procedures while performing those duties and provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery.
Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler.
Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.
Cuts workpiece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife.
Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to joint or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form.
Installs or repairs equipment, such as lead pipes, valves, floors, and tank linings.
Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
Deciphers engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
Identifies required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
Works from elevated areas such as ladders, platforms, scaffolding, etc. utilizing fall protection equipment as necessary to complete tasks.
Perform other tasks, including but not limited to mechanical repairs and maintenance, as assigned by Supervisor.
Ensures compliance with all company / customer regulations, policies, and procedures.
Achieve performance expectations set forth as part of performance appraisals to include employee development planning.
Communications with all team members to assist the development of short- and long-range planning in assist of the company’s goals and objectives.
Maintain personal tools required for your job to include an up to date documented personal tool list.
Meet physical requirements of the job.
Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
Accurate and timely administrative duties to include, but not limited to, time accounting and work order completion.