Combo Welder

Combo Welder

Field Operations — North Dakota

WRG is a family of self-performing civil construction companies, including Rice Lake and Rice Lake West. We build water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, heavy civil, and commercial projects throughout the Upper Mid-West and Mountain West regions — and we're known for giving our people real responsibility, early.

Combo Welders perform both welding and pipe fitting/installation duties — fitting, fabricating, installing, and welding piping systems and structural components for water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects — ensuring all installations and welds meet project specifications, applicable codes, and safety standards.

• Lay out, fit, fabricate, and install piping systems and structural components according to blueprints, isometric drawings, and specifications
• Perform welding using SMAW (stick), GTAW (TIG), and/or GMAW/FCAW processes to join pipe and structural steel
• Cut, thread, groove, and prepare pipe and fittings prior to welding or installation
• Install valves, pumps, meters, and other piping system components
• Perform pressure testing and leak checks on installed piping systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, isometric drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedure specifications (WPS)
• Inspect completed welds and installations for defects, and perform repairs as needed
• Rig and move materials and equipment safely as needed
• Complete and pass welding certification tests as required by project or code (e.g., ASME, AWS)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards

High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a welding and/or pipe fitting apprenticeship program preferred.

Minimum 3–5 years of combined pipe fitting/installation and welding experience required. Current welding certifications (e.g., 6G pipe) strongly preferred. Experience with water or wastewater treatment plant construction is a plus, but not required.

• Pipe fabrication, threading, grooving, and installation techniques
• Multiple welding processes: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW/FCAW
• Reading blueprints, P&IDs, isometric drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedure specifications (WPS)
• Pressure testing and leak detection methods
• Safety protocols for welding, pipe fitting, rigging, and confined space work

Mechanical Foreman / Superintendent.

Compensation range: $30,000 – low $40,000s, commensurate with experience

Per diem: $100/day

Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays.

The culture at Water Resources Group focuses on safety, integrity, and quality. Employees are the company's greatest asset, and every effort is made to cultivate a good work-life balance and family-focused atmosphere.

Water Resources Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. WRG does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated if you are unable to apply online.