Pipe Welder

Position Summary

Performs the full range of Journeyman-level welding and fitting duties, including high-quality welding on process piping, hydronic systems, and ASME pressure vessels. This role includes setup and layout, use of cranes and rotators, production tracking, and collaboration with other fabricators and supervisors to meet production goals.

• Operate trade-specific machinery and tools (e.g., calipers, weld gauges, tape measures).
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, weld symbols, P&IDs, and specifications.
• Create specific weldment setups and fixtures to meet geometric requirements.
• Perform high-quality welds including X-ray quality on pressure vessels and piping.
• Use and maintain welding equipment (e.g., overhead cranes, jib cranes, forklifts).
• Fit up weld joints using shop blueprints and rotator-specific techniques.
• Weld to ASME standards including B31.1, B31.3, and B31.9.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on weld machines and evaluate performance.
• Identify and communicate product defects to foreman.
• Support and train other welders and laborers as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist foreman or superintendent with production tracking and order status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 1st and 2nd shift- 15% Shift Differential

• 5 years of general experience, 3 years of welding experience preferred.
• Prior successful completion of a 6G FCAW weld test required before hire.
• Must pass 6G FCAW weld test within one week of hire (FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, pulse preferred).
• Familiar with welding on rotators and corresponding-up.
• Experience with MIG, ARC, and preferably TIG welding processes.
• Knowledge of metallurgy and mechanical welding techniques.
• Familiarity with pipe trade tools (e.g., Two-Hole Pins, pipe wraps, center-finders).
• At 60 days: must have own set of hand tools.
• At 90 days: must meet production goals.
• Minimal supervision required; able to coordinate own tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good judgment and initiative in resolving issues.

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy, and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces, and in all weather conditions.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel, and crouch.
• Lift, move, and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• All employees are accountable for safety and are empowered to stop unsafe work.
• Required to complete all RK Mechanical safety and health training (e.g., OSHA 10, CPR).

• Safety
  :
  Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day:
  Health, Safety, & Environmental
• Awards
  :
  Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry:
  Accreditations & Recognition
• Benefits
  : RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being:
  Benefits & Rewards
• Philanthropy
  : RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
• Development
  :
  Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

$28-35/hourly

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.