Pipe Welder - Advanced

Advanced Pipe Welder

Pay Rate: $32.00 - $40.00/hr. (DoE)

Location:

Bloomfield, CT Zip Code: 06002

Schedule:

1st Shift Work Environment: 100% Onsite

Employment Type:

Direct Full-time

Start Date:

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We are seeking highly experienced Pipe Welders to join a growing manufacturing and fabrication operation in Bloomfield, CT. This position is intended for experienced welders who can step into production with minimal ramp-up and contribute quickly to the fabrication and welding of complex, highly certified pipe assemblies.

The ideal candidate will have advanced pipe welding and pipe fit-up experience, strong print-reading and interpretation skills, and demonstrated experience working to applicable industry codes and standards. Candidates should be comfortable welding pipe in multiple positions and working with a variety of materials and welding processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Pipe Welder who can bring a high level of technical skill and production capability to a manufacturing environment.

The Pipe Welder is responsible for fitting, fabricating, joining, and welding pipe and related assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, welding procedures, applicable codes, and production requirements. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong pipe fit-up and welding capabilities and be able to independently interpret technical drawings, prepare joints, select appropriate welding techniques, and produce high-quality welds that meet established specifications.

Pipe Welding & Fabrication

• Fit, prepare, tack, and weld pipe and fabricated assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, welding procedures, and applicable codes.
• Perform pipe welding in multiple positions, including 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G, and/or 6GR, as required by the application.
• Perform high-quality pipe welding using GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), and other applicable welding processes.
• Weld a variety of materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Perform advanced pipe fit-up, including alignment, measurement, beveling, joint preparation, tacking, and positioning.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, piping drawings, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Prepare pipe and materials for welding through grinding, cleaning, beveling, and other required preparation activities.
• Verify alignment, dimensions, fit-up, and weld quality throughout the fabrication process.
• Identify and troubleshoot fit-up and welding issues and take appropriate corrective action.
• Complete assigned welding and fabrication work accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with production schedules.
• Safely operate welding equipment, grinders, cutting equipment, hand tools, and fabrication equipment.

Quality & Compliance

• Perform welding in accordance with established welding procedures, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Apply applicable industry codes and standards to welding and fabrication activities.
• Maintain consistent workmanship and quality when working on highly certified pipe assemblies.
• Visually inspect completed welds and identify potential defects or inconsistencies.
• Report nonconforming materials, welds, equipment issues, or other quality concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain accurate and consistent work practices to minimize rework and support production efficiency.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company Health & Safety policies.

Advanced Pipe Welding Experience

• 3+ years of professional pipe welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, industrial, process piping, power generation, or similarly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience welding pipe in multiple positions.
• Experience with 6G and/or 6GR pipe welding is strongly preferred.
• Strong pipe fit-up experience, including the ability to accurately determine proper alignment, dimensions, bevels, joint preparation, and positioning.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, piping…