Pipe Welder / Fabricator

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**Job Title: Pipe Welder / Fabricator**

**Job Summary:** The Pipe Welder/Fabricator is responsible for laying

out, assembling, installing, and maintaining pipe systems, pipe

supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for various

industrial systems. This role involves welding, fabricating, and

ensuring the quality of pipe installations according to specified

requirements.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

- **Pipe Installation and Fabrication:**

- - Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems for steam,

hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, and industrial

production systems.

- Align, position, and secure pipes for welding or sealing using

appropriate techniques and equipment.

- Cut pipes to required lengths and weld them in flat, horizontal,

vertical, or overhead positions.

- Inspect welds for bead size, depth of fusion, and conformity to

specifications.

- Read and interpret fabrication and piping isometric drawings,

blueprints, and work orders.

- **Welding and Joining:**

- - Operate GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW welding equipment to join

metal components.

- Strike arcs, manually guide electrodes, and apply filler rod to

produce clean, high-quality welds.

- Perform tack and full welds, repair cracked parts, and fill

holes using advanced welding techniques.

- Preheat workpieces, clean weld joints, and grind or chip excess

weld, slag, and spatter.

- **Equipment Operation and Material Handling:**

- - Operate and maintain fabrication tools, machinery, and hand

tools.

- Safely move and position materials using hoists, and other

lifting equipment.

- Prepare material surfaces for welding, ensuring they are free

from contaminants.

- **Quality Control and Safety:**

- - Examine workpieces for defects and ensure adherence to

specifications using precision measuring tools.

- Report defective materials, equipment malfunctions, and safety

hazards to supervisors.

- Follow all safety rules and procedures, including the use of

steel-toed boots and appropriate safety equipment.

- Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to continuous

improvement practices.

**Qualifications:**

- **Education and Experience:**

- - High School Diploma or equivalent, and 3 years of pipe welding

experience.

- Minimum 1 year of experience as a certified pipe welder with

GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW expertise.

- Successful completion of a pre-employment pipe welding test is

required.

- **Skills and Abilities:**

- - Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting fabrication

and piping drawings.

- Ability to perform quality welding techniques on carbon and

stainless steel.

- Strong understanding of welding principles, metallurgy, and

geometry.

- Capable of identifying materials and using layout tools like

tape measures, squares, and levels.

- **Physical Requirements:**

- - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds

occasionally.

- Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, climb, and perform

physical tasks in various positions.

- Capable of working in extreme conditions (heat, cold, humidity)

and at heights.

- Specific vision abilities required include close vision,

distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust

focus.

**Other Requirements:**

- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record preferred.

- Willingness to travel to job sites as needed.

- A ility to work independently or as part of a team, with strong

problem-solving and adaptability skills.