Orbital Welder Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a favorable driving record.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment ten-year background check and drug screen.
• Basic geometry and trigonometry skills for pipefitting and welding.
• Personal hand tools for the trade.
• Ability to read blueprints and knowledge of mechanical applications.
• Clear verbal, digital, and written communication.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, organization, reliability, responsibility, safety awareness, accountability, ambition, and active listening.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 certification.
• Welding certifications, including AMI Certification.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal components according to layouts, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, welding procedures, and instructions.
• Set up welding units and connect cables to achieve the required amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse.
• Weld pipe and metals in 6G, flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions, including shop and field work in tight areas.
• Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.
• Operate machine-shop equipment to prepare components for welding.
• Perform orbital fusion welds in accordance with QA/QC, Brycon, and customer specifications.
• Select the appropriate tungsten electrode and shielding gas for each application and procedure.
• Record required information in welding logs.
• Store equipment, materials, and supplies properly, and keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
• Lay out, fabricate, assemble, and install piping systems.
• Study blueprints, isometric drawings, and construction plans for pipe systems, supports, and related equipment.
• Install, inspect, and test systems.
• Use hand or power tools to drill holes in structures to allow pipe passage.
• Select pipe types, sizes, and quantities for pipefitting projects.
• Read, understand, and draw isometric and shop drawings for fabrication.
• Comply with applicable codes and regulatory standards.
• Mentor apprentice-level pipefitters, welders, and helpers.
• Communicate clearly verbally, digitally, and in writing.
• Follow jobsite safety rules and regulations and maintain a good attendance record.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid Teladoc
• 401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan
• Personal time off
• Educational assistance
• Apprenticeship programs
• Employee recognition program
• Gym reimbursement
• Leadership training
• Certificate programs
• Continuous training opportunities
• Career growth and development opportunities