Job Description

Job Title

Introduction and What You Will Do (Job Responsibilities)

This position is primarily responsible for prepping, cutting, fitting, and tacking piping runs on compressor stations. Operators follow engineering drawings, work order information, Manufacturing Assembly Procedures, and other written and verbal specifications by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review engineering prints of all parts to be welded.
• Layout work on stations connecting components per the engineering prints. Parts are spaced and tacked together. Parts are removed for welding butt joints and socket joints by Welder II/III on the weld tables.
• Checks the parts for quality and usability.
• Write a requisition slip when materials are requested from stock.
• Performs various welds as required using the established ANGI weld procedures for pipe welding.
• Mark the weldment for identification and staged for the next operation.
• Return unused materials to the rack. Scrap materials and unusable off falls are placed in the proper dumpster. Any material adjustments are made.
• Maintain the welder and other related equipment in good working order.
• Maintain a neat, clean, orderly, and safe working environment at all times.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Accountability:

• Works proficiently and accurately to control costs while maintaining high quality standards.
• On-time shipping performance.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or GED plus one year certificate from college or technical school with Welding Certificate; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be fully certified TIG Welder to ASME B31.3 Pipe Welding Procedures.

Who You Are (Qualifications)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be proficient using various measuring tools such as tape measures, scales, calipers, and micrometers.
• Must be a self-starter and provides mentoring to Welder I and II positions as needed.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering prints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and angles. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft AX Software.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• May lead or direct the work of others.

Other Qualifications:

• Fork lift certification (will provide)
• Certified TIG Welder to ASME B31.3 Pipe Welding Procedures
• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America.

Specialized Equipment:

• Overhead crane
• Pipe threader
• Band saw
• Welding machines
• Weld positioner
• Plasma cutter and Air Arc

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, read, stand, bend, lift, twist, reach with hands and arms to push and pull.
• The employee is also required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. When lifting and moving heavy items, the employee will use proper lifting techniques and equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection is provided.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs