WELDER/FITTER

POSITION TITLE: Welder/Fitter (Structural & Pipe) JOB CODE: WLDRFITR

DIVISION: Onshore/Offshore

REPORTS TO: Foreman/Supervisor/Superintendent

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

UPDATED DATE: July 5, 2022

DEPARTMENT: Onshore/Offshore

POSITION SUMMARY

The Welder/Fitter is responsible for using hand welding or flame cutting equipment to weld or join metal components/piping or to fill holes, indentations or seams of fabricated metal products. This position is also responsible for cutting and fitting pipe or structural materials to weld.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(This is a representative list of the duties the position may be asked to perform and is not intended to be all-inclusive.)

Read and understand blue prints and ISOs

Examine blueprints and plan sequence of operation, applying knowledge of geometry, effects of heat, weld shrinkage, machining and metal thickness

Use certified procedures to weld pipe or structural materials as required

Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions

Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors

Inspect, examine and test installed systems and pipe lines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, observation or other methods

Make every weld as if it was to be a 100% weld free from undercut over welding

Clean all welds free from B.B.'s and slags

Create weld tickets daily

Align parts using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars and hammers

Mark reference points onto floor or face block and transpose them to workpiece using measuring devices, squares, chalk and soapstone

Straighten warped or bent parts using sledge, hand torch, straightening press or bulldozer

Remove high spots and cuts bevels using hand files, portable grinders and cutting torch

Tack weld fitted parts together

Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, bolt straps or bolt parts in position for welding

Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment according to specifications

Put all information on the pipe before cutting and transfer all item numbers onto cut sheet and carry over item numbers to drop pipe

Check measurements to assure they match with drawings and obtain approval from quality control department

Obey and follow all safety rules and policies

Wear all appropriate safety equipment (PPE)

Perform all other duties as assigned by manager and/or supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent education

1+ year of welding/fitting experience in an Industrial setting

Must be certified on PES welding procedures

Basic written and verbal communication skills

Ability to perform basic level mathematical skills

Must be reliable and have good time management skills

For new hires, must meet all Performance Energy Services employment qualifications in force at time of hiring, including successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen

For new hires, must successfully complete all required training by Performance Energy Services