Pipe Welder

With over 40 years of experience, Southern Piedmont Piping is a family owned and operated process piping/mechanical contractor specializing in servicing some of the nation's top manufacturers. Southern Piedmont Piping, SPPI for short, prides itself on quality work with friendly and responsive staff. Everyone here at SPPI is considered a team player. We strive to hire responsible, dependable, honest people. Our goal is to see everyone within the company grow and succeed.

In Field Pipe Welder
Candidate will be responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations in accordance with customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction. He/she will also be expected to assist the jobsite team with whatever duties necessary to complete the project on time and as requested by the customer.

Skills and Expectations
the ability to tig, stick, and mig in field process piping welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, sanitary stainless, and other piping mediums at various thicknesses
The ability to weld socket weld fittings, buttweld fittings, sanitary fittings, solder, etc
Position the weld set up, fit the piping and perform welds independently
The ability to perform a 2" weld on schedule 40 pipe in 30 minutes and a 4" weld on schedule 40 pipe in an hour
The knowledge of proper welding preperation; cutting, beveling, cleaning, gapping, purging, etc
Must also be capable of metal fabrication such as platforms, specialty guards, bollards, handrails, stairs, etc
Must be capable of lifting 75lbs frequently during the day
Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and squat, work at heights and climb ladders throughout the day for extended periods of time
Requires working in very hot (above 100F) or very cold (below 10F) temperatures and the ability to wear all required safety PPE in these conditions.
Preferably have experience with either high pressure pipe, steam line or gas line, or process pipe welding
Analyzes all welds to ensure they are free of porosity and discontinuities
Assist the jobsite team with load rigging, torch cutting, leveling, or other duties required to finish each project
The ability to operate grinder and wire wheel
The ability to use a portaband, pipe machine, welding machines, lifts, and other tools/equipment
Work with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other contractors, to execute the project
Understand and adhere to all OSHA and customer required safety regulations
Keep accurate notes, records, sketches, daily reports, and field books to describe and verify the planned work
Demonstrate excellent people skills and is able to build trust, be a good teacher, and display good communication.
Fills out time sheets, incident/accident reports and Change Order forms properly
Keep company issued truck, tools, and equipment serviced and clean.
All other duties as needed and assigned by management

Preferred, but not required
Read and understand contract drawings, specifications, and submittals
Inform the Project Manager and customer of drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, scheduling issues, and quality control issues
clean driving record - no DUI's within six years. No more than three speeding tickets in four years.

Experience
5 year's experience as an in field pipe welding
a good understanding of metal fabrication such as platforms, specialty guards, bollards, handrails, stairs, etc
a good understanding of mechanical maintenance work such as rack installation, steam trap maintenance, lube system maintenance, etc
a good understanding of basic millwright work such as installing pumps, setting tanks, moving equipment, etc

Requirements
Three work history references
Must be able to pass a weld test pre-employment or within first week of employment (Tested on 4" schedule 40 steel stick 60/10 root, 70/18 cap)
Government issued ID (state driver's license or ID card)
Clean background
Clean drug test
Clean safety record
The ability to communicate via cell phone, text, email, and/or fax
The ability to be reached by phone, especially during working hours
All employees must have required PPE which includes steel toe work boots, a hard hat, and safety glasses according to OSHA and ANSI standards.

What we offer:
BCBS
dental insurance
Paid holidays
Vacation
matching retirement
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
boot and RX safety glasses reimbursement

Job type: Full time
Pay rate: starts at $30+/hr or more depending upon experience, certifications, and work references
Travel: Most jobs are primarily within 60-80 miles of Charlotte during the business day, with occasional out of state and overnight travel.

Structural welders and apprentice welders need not apply.

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