Industrial Welder & Pipefitter

Job Title Industrial Welder & Pipefitter Job Description Summary The Fitter Welder / Pipe Welder is responsible for performing industrial welding, fabrication, installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of piping systems, tanks, vessels, structural components, and related equipment in a safety-focused industrial environment. This role requires the ability to interpret blueprints and isometric drawings, fabricate and install piping systems, and perform high-quality welding in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements. The position supports maintenance and reliability objectives through the execution of corrective and preventive maintenance activities, equipment inspections, and repair work. Responsibilities include layout, fitting, cutting, assembling, and welding metal components; testing and inspecting completed welds; and maintaining accurate work documentation. Pipe Welders are expected to maintain required welding certifications, including B31.1 and 6G stainless steel certifications, while adhering to all company safety policies and procedures. The successful candidate will have 3-5+ years of industrial welding and fabrication experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in demanding industrial environments. The role requires working at heights, in varying environmental conditions, and on flexible schedules that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. A commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and customer service is essential for success in this position. Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Team member must be able to work in a team oriented and safety conscious environment. “Safety First” expectations include, but are not limited to, PJHA process, Observation process, and compliance with all company / site safety guidelines and procedures. 2. Assigned tasks list to include, but not limited to, repairs and preventive maintenance on tanks, vessels, piping systems and structural systems. 3. This position may require moderate supervision and follow-up. 4. Tasks also include layout and fabrication of new and replacement piping systems, as well as installation of valves and related piping equipment. Repairs and preventive maintenance to be performed in conformance with established standards. Assist in formulating preventive maintenance standards / work procedures while performing those duties and provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery. 5. Must have working knowledge of the following topics; blue print reading, ability to draw and interpret isometric diagrams, be or be able to be certified to B31. 1 Pipe Welding Code as well as 6-G in stainless steel. Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler. 6. Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment. Cuts workpiece, using powered saws, hand shears, or oxy / fuel torch / plasma cutter. 7. Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments. Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper. 8. Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment. Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc. 9. Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts. Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. 10. Works from elevated areas such as ladders, platforms, scaffolding, etc. utilizing fall protection equipment as necessary to complete tasks. Must have the flexibility to work all shifts including holidays and weekends as demanded by the job. Perform other tasks, to include but not limited to mechanical repairs and maintenance, as assigned by Supervisor. Special Note: This job description summarizes the duties of two types of welders, “Fitter Welders” perform much of the preparation work while the “Pipe Welders” are certified and perform the actual welding. Pipe Fitters are paid a higher wage due to their certifications. OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES: 1. Ensures compliance with all company / customer regulations, policies, and procedures. 2. Achieve performance expectations set forth as part of performance appraisals to include employee development planning. 3. Communications with all team members to support the development of short and long range planning in support of the company’s goals and objectives 4. Maintain personal tools required for your job to include an up to date documented personal tool lists. Required tool listing to be supplied as part of employment. 5. Meet physical requirements of the job. Physical requirements of the job will be provided to you prior to employment. 6. Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. 7. Accurate and timely administrative duties to include, but not limited to, time accounting and work order completion. 8. Must maintain positive customer and employee relations. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Possess a high school degree or an approved GED. AA degree in Welding preferred, but not required Experience: Fitter Welders 3-5 years’ experience in industrial welding and repairs preferred. Experience: Pipe Fitters Welders 3-5 + years’ experience in industrial welding and repairs preferred. Certification required. 1-2 years of education in industrial maintenance technologies preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Occasionally work from elevated areas (ladders, platforms, scaffolding, manlifts as required) Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $28.05 - $33.00 C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: “C&W Services”