Job Title: Experienced Pipe Welder

Job Description:

The Pipe Welder is responsible for welding carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy, and other piping systems in accordance with applicable codes, project specifications, and company quality standards. This position performs high-quality welds in industrial environments while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and craftsmanship. The Pipe Welder works closely with Pipe Fitters, Foremen, and Quality Control personnel to ensure piping systems are installed safely and correctly.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Perform GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick), FCAW, and/or GMAW welding processes as required.
  • Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, and specialty alloy piping.
  • Interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, spool drawings, and fabrication prints.
  • Complete pipe welds in accordance with ASME Section IX, B31.1, B31.3, AWS, and customer specifications.
  • Perform root, hot pass, fill, and cap welds on various pipe sizes and wall thicknesses.
  • Prepare materials by grinding, beveling, cleaning, and fitting prior to welding.
  • Verify proper joint preparation and alignment before welding.
  • Maintain weld quality capable of passing visual, X-ray (RT), ultrasonic (UT), or other required inspections.
  • Repair weld defects when required.
  • Work with Pipe Fitters to ensure proper fit-up and installation.
  • Operate grinders, beveling machines, torches, plasma cutters, and other fabrication tools.
  • Maintain welding equipment in safe operating condition.
  • Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work permit, and other site-specific safety procedures.
  • Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Assist with shutdowns, outages, and emergency repairs as required.
  • Travel to customer job sites as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of industrial pipe welding experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to pass company weld tests.
  • Experience with industrial piping systems.
  • Ability to read blueprints and isometric drawings.
  • Ability to perform precision welds in multiple positions.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Certifications:

  • NCCER Pipe Welding Certification
  • AWS Certified Welder
  • ASME Section IX Qualifications
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Certification
  • MSHA Training (if applicable)
  • TWIC Card
  • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Forklift, Aerial Lift, or Rigging Certification

Technical Skills

  • GTAW (TIG)
  • SMAW (Stick)
  • FCAW
  • GMAW (MIG)
  • Orbital Welding (preferred)
  • Stainless Steel Welding
  • Carbon Steel Welding
  • Chrome Welding
  • Pipe Fabrication
  • Pipe Layout
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Measuring and Layout Tools
  • Weld Inspection Preparation

Physical Requirements

  • Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Occasionally lift up to 75 pounds with assistance.
  • Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, climb ladders, and work from elevated platforms.
  • Perform overhead, vertical, and confined-space welding.
  • Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Wear required PPE including welding hood, respirator (when required), gloves, safety
    glasses, FR clothing, hard hat, and steel-toe boots.

Work Environment

  • Industrial construction sites
  • Manufacturing facilities
  • Chemical plants
  • Power plants
  • Steel mills
  • Food processing facilities
  • Outdoor construction environments
  • Shutdowns and turnaround projects
  • Overtime, weekends, holidays, and travel may be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent welding craftsmanship.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain weld quality under production schedules.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing project priorities.
  • Dependable attendance and punctuality.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and safety excellence.

Performance Expectations


Successful Pipe Welders are expected to:

  • Produce high-quality welds with minimal repairs or rework.
  • Consistently meet production schedules.
  • Maintain excellent safety performance.
  • Successfully pass required weld tests and inspections.
  • Follow all company and customer safety requirements.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and professional conduct.
  • Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and accountability.

Typical Equipment Used

  • TIG Welders
  • Stick Welders
  • MIG Welders
  • Welding Generators
  • Plasma Cutters
  • Oxy-Fuel Cutting Equipment
  • Grinders
  • Beveling Machines
  • Pipe Stands
  • Chain Falls
  • Rigging Equipment
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Hand and Power Tools

Certifications (Preferred)

  • ASME Section IX Welder Qualification
  • AWS Certified Welder
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
  • NCCER Pipe Welding
  • TWIC Card
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Rigging & Signal Person Certificatio

Employee Benefits

  • Competitive pay

  • Paid holidays & personal paid time off

  • Health insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • On-site health clinic free of charge for employees and their families

  • 401K

  • Life insurance plans