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Welder / Fitter - First Shift

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Job DescriptionJob Description

Gooch Thermal is seeking multiple welder/fitters for our ASME Code pressure vessel shop in Whitehall, PA (Lehigh County).

Job Description Prep, fit-up, welding and assembly of piping and plate materials of thicknesses from 12 ga (0.105”) to 4” for the fabrication of spiral heat exchangers made from carbon steel, stainless steel, and other alloys.

Skills / Qualifications

Perform ASME Code compliant welds using MIG (Pulse/Spray/RMD), TIG, & FCAW processes

Read and interpret drawings, weld symbols and weld procedures.

Read a tape measure.

Basic math skills required

Willingness to cross-train in other areas/departments as needed including stud welding, blasting and assembly

Ability to work with hand and power tools common to welding trade such as grinders, torches, plasma cutters, mag drills, welding positioners, etc.

Operate forklifts and overhead cranes

Ability to pass weld tests

Pipe & plate welding experience

Set up & operation of welding machines

Experience

Technical training or equivalent experience required

Stainless steel welding experience required

Pressure vessel shop experience a plus

Will train the right candidate

Minimum of 3 – 5 years of related experience

Requirements

Candidates must pass 2” SCH 80 CS 6G pipe & ½” CS 2G plate test

First Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Mon. – Thurs.)

Ability to lift materials up to 50 lbs

Gooch Thermal offers:

Competitive wages & benefits

Medical & dental insurance

Paid Time Off

Compressed 4/10 schedule (Mon. - Thurs.)