Pipe Fabricator Day Shift Job Port Arthur area,Texas USA,Manufacturing / Production

** This location is in Port Arthur, TX, relocation, or daily commute required. THERE IS NO PER DIEM**

Location:

Port Arthur, TX

Shift: Day Shift is 4-10 hour days, Monday - Thursday)

Payrate: $37.90 an hour (MUST PASS: 2' s/80 Tig all the way out in 6G)

Title:

Pipe Fabricator Department(s):
Manufacturing

Reports to:

Foreman General Purpose of the Job:

Tack together fitting and pipe according to the isometric drawings and producing high-quality welds while gaining the knowledge and experience of a fabricator over the five-year apprenticeship.

Summary of Major Responsibilities/Duties:

Assemble pipe components by tacking them in place prior to welding.
Confirming squareness of all joints fit up.
Confirming configuration of all joints fit up.
Confirming pipe joints are aligned properly (taper bore if necessary).
Confirming pipe spool is built according to the isometric drawings (center to center or center to end dimensions).
Verify correct length, material, type, and grade of pipe and fittings prior to tacking.
Retrieve material and make sure they correspond with parts list.
Lifting pipe with crane to fit-up bench.
This job involves a variety of other jobs such as welding, cutting, grinding, measurement, and layout.
Weld joints.
Grind out temporary tacks.
Position pieces to be welded
Purges pipe to be welded.
Records filler rod heat numbers.
Identifies his own welds by etching a weld number next to the joint.
Inspects weld after and makes any corrections if needed.
Keep work area clean and organized to prevent slips and trips.
Conducts work safely and follows all safety procedures. Rejects work that is not safe and discusses the situation with supervisor.

Minimum

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

To even be considered to take the apprenticeship test the following is required:

Ability to weld 2' extra strong carbon steel pipe, done in the six-G position (45° fixed jigs) in 3 hours or less.
Tig out with all passes being up-hill progression.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percent, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Requirements/ Key

Competencies:

Needs to be GTAW certified on 2' S-80 pipe in 6 G.
Team player
Attention to detail
Good verbal and written communication skills
Reliable
Self-Motivated
Mechanical ability and likes to work with their hands
Good work ethics
Pride in workmanship
Be able to use construction calculator
Willingness to learn
Has to be a hard worker and physically fit as this can be a very physically demanding job.

Equipment Used:

Hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver)
Power tools (e.g., saws, welder, drill, grinders)

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Work Environment:

Indicate how often the following physical demands are required to perform the Essential job Responsibilities.

C=Constantly F=Frequently O=Occasionally R=Rarely
Physical Demands
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Lifting
Carrying
Pushing
Pulling
Climbing
Balancing
Stooping
Kneeling
Crouching
Crawling
Reaching
Physical Strength
Handling
Little Physical Effort – 10lbs or less
Grasping
Light Work – up to 20lbs
Feeling
Medium Work – up to 50lbs
Talking
Heavy Work – up to 100lbs
Hearing
Very Heavy Work– above 100lbs
Repetitive Motions
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
Environmental Conditions
Extreme Cold
Extreme Heat
Temperature Changes
Wet
Humid…