WSI Pipefitter

WSI • Suwanee, Georgia, United States • $53,611 - $82,666 / year • 3m ago

Position summary:
The WSI pipefitter lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation, and following blueprints. Pipefitters will perform all maintenance piping/welding tasks on mobile and stationary support and auxiliary equipment. Pipefitters are knowledgeable of cutting and welding methods, test for structural soundness of piping components and ensures equipment operate safely and efficiently.

Educational requirements:

High School Completion or GED is a requirement.
Union Journeyman training, equivalent training or experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with automated and traditional manual welding equipment.

Skills and experience:

Minimum of 2 years experience with automated welding equipment.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Ability to perform Stick, Metal Inert Gas (“MIG”) and Tungsten Inert Gas (“TIG”) welding, /Welder (Vertical and Overhead Welding)

Essential duties:

Set up and operate WSI proprietary automated welding equipment in a confined space including WSI proprietary mechanized welding equipment
Analyze field welding applications and apply appropriate WSI welding to use in field applications
Determine WSI welding equipment, fit-up tools, materials and weld procedures needed for specific WSI projects and tasks.
Weld pipe, attachments and structural components for WSI field applications from all positions
Design, layout, fabricate and analyze metal failures and repairs needed
Fabricate, fit and weld material from blueprints and drawings
Operate miscellaneous hand and power tools required for pipefitting and welding tasks
Operate measuring tools and shop support equipment
Able to follow instructions and direction with minimal supervision
Understand and practice all safety procedures for work environment
Demonstrate effective communication skills

Willing and able to travel for field assignments as required.
Training welders in the use of WSI proprietary welding equipment
Other duties as assigned by your manager

Additional Qualifications:
1. WSI proprietary Hot-Pulse Automatic Weld Systems & process
2. Custom WSI mechanized welding equipment
3. WSI specific welding procedures

Physical demands:
Must be able to lift 75+ pounds, be able to work while standing, squatting, sitting and kneeling. Must be able to weld from various positions.

Work environment:
Industrial Field Environment.

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