Pipe & Structural Welder

Key Responsibilities

Perform pipe, structural, and general welding using hand-welding, flame-cutting, brazing, soldering, and related equipment.

Weld components in flat, vertical, overhead, or combination positions.

Read and interpret drawings, sketches, specifications, work orders, and project requirements.

Examine work pieces for defects and verify fit‑up, alignment, gap allowances, angles, and dimensions.

Prepare material surfaces by removing scale, rust, slag, moisture, grease, or other contaminants.

Align, clamp, position, and secure work pieces using hand tools, fixtures, jigs, vises, hoists, cranes, wire, or banding equipment.

Set up and operate welding equipment, cutting torches, grinders, power tools, and other tools common to the welding trade.

Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, electrodes, flux, and related consumables based on material type and thickness.

Grind, cut, buff, bend, chip, or clean work pieces to ensure proper fit and weld quality.

Monitor welding, fitting, burning, and heating processes to prevent warping, overheating, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of materials.

Repair fabricated or installed components by cutting, straightening, reshaping, welding, and reassembling parts.

Mark or tag materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other identifying information as required.

Detect defective materials or faulty equipment operation and notify supervision.

Support layout, fit‑up, fabrication, and field installation work as assigned.

Use ladders, scaffolding, lifts, or other access methods as required to complete work safely.

Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.

Safety is a core requirement of this position. Welders must be able to:

Operate safety equipment and follow all site safety requirements.

Use safe work habits at all times.

Follow hot work, fire watch, confined space, and permit‑to‑work requirements as applicable.

Operate a fire extinguisher or charged water hose when required.

Monitor work areas for sparks, fire hazards, and changing field conditions.

Perform continuous monitoring of work areas with gas detectors or monitors when required.

Record gas readings and document results in permit‑to‑work paperwork when applicable.

Monitor wind direction, interpret windsocks, and identify changing safety conditions.

Clearly and quickly communicate alarms, warnings, or unsafe conditions to supervision and coworkers.

Use fire suppression methods during industrial emergencies when trained and directed.

Identify when sparks from grinding or welding may create a hazard and communicate concerns to site supervision.

Qualified candidates should have:

• 4+ years of welding experience preferred.
• Experience with pipe welding, structural welding, fabrication, repair, or industrial maintenance work.
• Ability to pass applicable weld tests and site qualification requirements.
• Ability to work in an industrial mining environment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, measurements, templates, and specifications.
• Experience using common welding, cutting, grinding, fitting, and fabrication tools.
• Ability to work at heights, around equipment, and in field conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work safely as part of a crew and follow supervision.

• Pipe welding
• Stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, or alloy welding
• Industrial maintenance welding
• Blueprint reading and layout
• Fabrication and fit‑up
• Specialty welding processes or certifications
• Welding inspection, supervision, or leadership experience

• Structural Steel endorsement
• Certified Welding Inspector, Associate Welding Inspector, or related AWS credentials
• Other applicable welding, safety, or site‑specific certifications

Pay is based on experience, certifications, qualifications, weld test results, safety performance, and demonstrated field competency.

Pay Range: $27–$37 per hour

Per Diem:
No per diem benefit is available at this time.

Welders are eligible for advancement based on demonstrated competency, quality of work, safety performance, reliability, leadership, and ability to perform higher‑level welding or specialty welding assignments.

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