Experienced Pipe Welder

Job Description

The Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 166, in partnership with our signatory contractors, is currently seeking EXPERIENCED Pipe Welders in the Fort Wayne and surrounding counties.

Must be knowledgeable in:

· SMAW welding, uphill progression in the 6G position

· GTAW welding, uphill progression in the 6G position

· GMAW-P welding, with modified root. Must be proficient in more process than just GMAW-P.

· Reading isometric drawings

· Assembling piping fabrications per isometric drawings

· Have verifiable experience in the mechanical industry welding on pipe.

· Ability to create Xray quality welds repeatedly.

Some of the duties include:

· Welding piping fabrications utilizing multiple welding processes

· Fabrication of piping assemblies for cooling & heating systems, food process, industrial manufacturing, refineries, power generation, chemical plants, pharmaceutical facilities, water treatment, hospitals, schools and other industries.

· Follow ASME code to comply with industry requirements

· Be able to pass a background check and a drug screen

Union Benefits are UNMATCHED!

Health and Welfare

· Employer contributed medical insurance

· Supplemental Vision and Dental insurance

· Free access to the onsite Marathon Health Clinic for union member and all dependents includingprimary care services, labs and over 150 medications at no cost. You will also receive $200 annually just to complete personal health wellness checks!

· Short-term disability and Death Benefits

· Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Retirement

· Local AND National Pension

· Defined contribution annuity plan for supplement retirement income

Member Support

· Access to state-of-the-art training facilities to improve your skills

· Employee Assistance Program through IU Health offering free confidential counseling services

· Member and Family Events (Golf outing, Family Picnic, Christmas with Santa and more!)

· Professional Development Assistance and Opportunities for career advancement from within (Foreman, Project Manager, Estimator)

If you do not have experience as a Pipe Welder but are interested in learning the trade, you can learn more about our Joint Apprenticeship Training Center ocal
166.org.1st year apprenticeship applications are being accepted for the June 2027 class.

Graduates will earn a Department of Labor Journeyman’s card and an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science from IVY Tech at no cost (a value of $50,000 to $70,000 scholarship).

Our apprenticeship is a free resource for all members with continuing education classes offered yearly.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact the Local 166 Union Hall.

Business Agent

Christopher Brown