Pipe Welder (Tig)

Job Description

Pipe Welder

Chicago, IL

$35/$100

As a Combo Pipe Welder you will be responsible for using Mig, Tig and flux core welding techniques to weld various components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. (TIG work at this time)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Selects type and size of pipe or other related materials and equipment according to specifications

Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, and welding techniques

May be required to use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes

Lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together in various body positions

Bolts, clamps and welds together metal components of products such as piping systems, plate, pipe and tube or structural shapes, using arc and arc gas welding equipment

May weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position

May tack weld assemblies together

Connects cable from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope and pulse as specified by procedure or supervisor

Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun

Starts power supply to produce electric current

Strikes arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece

Manually guides electrode or gun along weld-line, maintaining length of arc and speed and movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle

May manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal

May clean or degrease weld joint or workplace, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath

May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes

May remove excess weld, defective weld material, slag and spatter, using carbon arc gouge, hand scrapper, grinder or power chipper

May preheat work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace

May cut metal plates or structural shapes

Examines weld for bead size and other specifications

Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies

May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of materials and work pieces during installation

Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment

Assists other mechanics as needed

Respiratory protection is common and may be required

Required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards

Performs only procedures certified in

Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules

Performs other duties as required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $33.00-35.00 per hour