Welder and Pipefitter

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Work effectively in a team‑oriented, safety‑focused environment. Maintain strict adherence to “Safety First” expectations, including PJHA processes, observations, and compliance with all site safety policies and procedures.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on tanks, vessels, piping systems, and structural systems.
• Execute assigned duties with moderate supervision and appropriate follow‑up.
• Lay out and fabricate new or replacement piping systems. Install valves and related components. Ensure all maintenance activities comply with established standards. Assist in developing preventive maintenance procedures and document discrepancies through work order feedback.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of blueprint reading, isometric diagram interpretation, and welding codes. Must be certified or able to obtain certification to B31.1 Pipe Welding Code and 6‑G stainless steel welding. Accurately lay out, position, and secure parts using measuring tools such as straightedges, squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Perform tack welding and full welding using electric, gas, or arc equipment. Cut materials using saws or hand tools. Melt and form metals as required. Install and repair equipment such as pipes, valves, floors, and tank linings.
• Conduct inspections and tests—including hydrostatic, x‑ray, and dimensional tolerance checks—to evaluate weld quality. Inspect weld joints using precision instruments and remove imperfections using grinders, files, or scrapers.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions. Form and finish metal parts using torches, arc welding tools, and various hand tools. Adjust torch or machine settings to achieve optimal weld conditions.
• Analyze engineering drawings to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. Develop templates or fixtures to align materials. Determine necessary tools, equipment, and welding methods based on technical knowledge.
• Safely work from elevated areas such as ladders, platforms, and scaffolding, using fall protection when required. Must be available to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays. Perform additional mechanical repair and maintenance tasks as assigned.

Other Essential Duties

• Ensure compliance with all company and customer regulations and policies.
• Meet job performance expectations, including participation in employee development planning.
• Communicate effectively with team members to support short‑ and long‑term operational goals.
• Maintain required personal tools and keep an up‑to‑date tool inventory as provided at hiring.
• Meet all physical job requirements as provided prior to employment.
• Perform all assigned tasks safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Complete administrative duties accurately and on time, including timekeeping and work order documentation.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with customers and colleagues.

Performance Goals

To be defined during annual performance assessments and forward‑planning discussions.

Percentage of Time by Job Function

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Welding preferred but not required.

Experience

• Fitter/Welders: 0–2 years of experience in industrial welding and repairs preferred (certification required).
• Pipe Fitter/Welders: 0–2+ years of experience in industrial welding and repairs preferred.
• 1–2 years of education in industrial maintenance technologies preferred.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, electrical hazards, and vibration.
• Occasional exposure to high heat, extreme cold, and wet/humid conditions.
• Noise levels are typically very loud.
• Work from elevated platforms, ladders, or scaffolding as required.