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Pipe Welder
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Pipe Welder Role: $27 - $38 starting pay based on applicant skill and experience level. $1,000 Sign-on bonus.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Pipe Shop Team Leader, this basic position will be performing pipe welding for all of our modular systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Consistently weld carbon steel pipe using GTAW process in various positions.
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Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits including, but not limited to: working at heights, confined space, overhead cranes, etc.
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Ensure proper positioning and alignment and secure parts and assemblies prior to welding.
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Use level, two hole pins, and tape measures.
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Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
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Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade.
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Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
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Regular attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.
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Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner and work in accordance with established safety and company requirements.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provide personal tools according to the department tool list.
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Perform set-up, material handling duties, and minor general maintenance.
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Responsible for area housekeeping.
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Participate in the processes of continuous improvement including efforts to meet company smart goals.
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Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization’s goals.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an uncontrolled atmosphere. Exposure to harsh conditions—such as: dust, fumes, chemicals, hazardous materials, noise, and varying weather and temperatures. Potential exposure to jobsites both domestically and internationally; living accommodations in some foreign assignments may not meet expected U.S. standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. on a regular basis is required. Must be able to stand/walk 90% of the time and sit 10% of the time.
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILL/ ABILITY/ EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
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High School Diploma or G.E.D. is strongly preferred.
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Certification or degree in welding from a technical school program strongly preferred.
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One (1) or more years of GTAW pipe welding experience is strongly preferred.
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Ability to pass Roeslein’s 6G GTAW visual and bend certification is required.
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Beginning level ability to read blue prints, ISO’s and other technical documents is required.
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Meets all Pipe Welder-in-Training requirements on a consistent basis.
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Strong math skills are required.
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Must be detail oriented.
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required.
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High level of energy and motivation.
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Ability to work flexible hours including, but not limited to, frequent and mandatory overtime, weekends, and some holidays are required.
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Must possess the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, both hourly and management, in a team environment.
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Must comply with Roeslein’s core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintain sound relationships among and with employees.
This position is located at 401 Randolph Street, Red Bud, IL. View the Google Map in full screen.