Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Pipe Welder

The Shaw Group is seeking experienced Pipe Welders to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience welding pipe using GTAW/TIG and FCAW/Flux core processes and be proficient in the 6G position.

The Pipe Welder is responsible for producing quality welds in accordance with welding procedures, drawings, specifications, and company safety and quality standards.

We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to safety and quality.

Benefits:

• PTO after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision (eligible within 30 days of hire)
• Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D
• Short/long term disability
• Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FSA, HAS, and Depend Care Flexible Spending Account
• Legal plan
• 401K with company match

*This position does not offer per diem*

Key Responsibilities

• Weld pipe using GTAW/TIG and FCAW/Fluxcore processes.
• Perform welding in the 6G position and other positions as required.
• Read and follow welding procedures, blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols.
• Set up and safely operate welding equipment.
• Prepare pipe and weld joints by cleaning, grinding, beveling, and other required methods.
• Work with multiple piping materials and alloys, including carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, and other specialty alloys
• Perform root, fill, and cap welds according to approved procedures.
• Inspect welds for quality and make repairs as required.
• Maintain proper welding parameters, travel speed, arc length, and weld profile.
• Perform tack welding, grinding, cleaning, and other welding-related activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and properly use required PPE.
• Participate in safety meetings, pre-job briefings, THAs, and JSAs.
• Complete required welding qualifications and performance tests.

Required Weld Test

Must be able to pass 6G GTAW/TIG and GTAW/FCAW/Fluxcore testing

Qualifications

• Previous pipe welding experience required.
• Experience with GTAW/TIG and FCAW/Fluxcore.
• Demonstrated 6G pipe welding experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and follow welding procedures, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Welding certifications or documented qualifications preferred.

Safety Apparel Requirements:

• Hard hat at ALL time (Company Provided) Can provide own if meets safety standards. WHITE hard hats are only allowed for Supervision/MGMT
• Long sleeved shirts (when performing ANY hot work)
• Steel Toe boots at ALL time 
• Prescription glasses must meet ANSI Z87.1 standards with side shields (Company provided side shields)

Physical Requirements:

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

Standing

C

Walking

C

Sitting

F

Pushing

F

Pulling

F

Climbing

O

Balancing

O

Bending

F

Stooping

F

Kneeling

F

Crouching

F

Crawling

F

Reaching

C

Handling

C

Fingering

C

Feeling

C

Vision

C

Hearing

C

Lifting (lbs)

Carrying (lbs)

0-10

C

0-10

C

10-25

F

10-25

F

25-50

O

25-50

O

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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