Shop Pipe Welder

Description

The Shop Pipe Welder is a highly skilled member of our fabrication team responsible for producing precise high-quality welds and assemblies that meet the strictest industry and customer standards. From interpreting blueprints and weld symbols to setting up fixtures and performing X-ray quality welds this role requires technical expertise craftsmanship and attention to detail at every stage of production.

In this position youll work with advanced equipmentincluding overhead cranes weld machines and precision measuring toolswhile collaborating with fabricators foremen and superintendents to keep projects on schedule. Your ability to fit weld and assemble process piping hydronics and pressure vessels to ASME and B31 codes ensures every product is built to last and delivered with excellence.

Shop Fitter Welders are valued for their hands-on expertise reliability and commitment to safety. Their work lays the foundation for field success ensuring every system fabricated in the shop is accurate durable and ready for installation.

RK Overview

RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction manufacturing custom fabrication and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods focus on safety and commitment to quality help bring our customers biggest ideas to life.

Position Summary

Perform trade specific quality work consistent with CAD / FAB procedures to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate trade specific machinery and trade specific tools (i.e. calipers weld gauges tape measures and other welding hand tool).
• Read interpret and follow basic blueprints diagrams engineering drawings specifications weld symbols bills of materials and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and products..
• Identify product defects and effectively communicate defects to project foreman.
• Follow P&IDS for assembly tracks on projects.
• Create specific weldment set-ups and fixturing to meet geometric requirements.
• Working with overheard cranes jib cranes and forklifts.
• Work closely with other fabricators welders and laborers to improve their skills and provide training.
• Maintain weld machines using preventative maintenance methods.
• Continually evaluate weld machine performance and technology to improve cycle times.
• Assist shop foreman or superintendent with production tracking and to insure production goals are met.
• Communicate status of orders to the foreman or shop superintendent.
• Prioritize work flow through effective communication with management staff.
• Perform prioritized work flow assignments as directed by foreman or shop superintendent.
• Ability to maintain welder certification per customer and company procedure specifications.
• Perform X-Ray Quality Welds on process piping hydronics and pressure vessels.
• Using shop blueprints Fit up X-ray quality weld joints.
• ASME Pressure Vessel Piping Welding to B31.1 31.3 31.9 Criteria.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

What Sets RK Industries Apart

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law

Key Skills

Robot Programming,Calipers,ASME Codes & Standards,Flux Welding,Plasma Cutting,MIG Welding,3G,Fabrication,Welding,Geometry,Manufacturing,4G / LTE

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 32 - 40