Combination Pipe Welder

About RQ Construction, LLC

Since 1996, RQ Construction, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We have a national and international presence spanning coast to coast, including U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and now, Puerto Rico. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects.

We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

The Combination Pipe Welder will join our Mechanical team for ongoing work at King's Bay Naval Base, GA. All work is performed on the military base and is paid the required Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage, specific to the military base. This position requires the ability to pass groove-weld qualification tests in all positions for multiple materials and processes using both Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) as well as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) as necessary.

The role involves hand‑welding, flame cutting, hand soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components in accordance with relevant codes and safety practices.

• Pay: $45.15 - $50.00 per hour
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match

• A high school diploma or GED is the preferred minimum formal education for this position. Should be supplemented by completion of a Union, private (in‑house), military, or trade school apprenticeship program that includes theory and on‑the‑job training.
• 5 to 8 years (or equivalent) field or trade work experience as a Combination Welder in a commercial, or facilities operations setting is required; government, military, or large commercial construction experience.
• Candidates must be able to pass 6G GTAW & SMAW test before being hired.
• CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30‑hour certifications required (training can be provided).
• Specific training or certificates in the following preferred (training can be provided):
  • Trenching and shoring training
  • Fall protection
  • Confined space training
  • Forklift/Manlift training and certificate
  • Power actuated tools training and certificate
  • Lockout/Tagout training
  • Scissor lift/boom lift certificate
  • EM‑385

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check for access to the job site at the military base (if applicable for the position being hired for).

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Construction
• Trade
  
  Skills:
  
  Ship fitter, Painter, Blaster, Welder, Electrician

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.