Welding & Pipefitting Technician - MID Job at Cushman & Wakefield in Fort Dodge

Overview

Job Title: Welding & Pipefitting Technician - MID
Location: Fort Dodge
Salary: up to $35.00/hour
Hours: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm, 4-day week (Mon-Thurs or Tue-Fri)

What’s The Job? Title: Welding & Pipefitting Tech MID

What’s in it for me?

• Weekly pay on Fridays.
• Comprehensive benefits from day one, including Employee Perks and Daily Pay Program.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Training to work in a cutting-edge facility.
• Company provided safety apparel and uniforms.

Responsibilities

• Team member must be able to work in a team oriented and safety conscious environment. “Safety First” expectations include, but are not limited to, PJHA process, Observation process, and compliance with all company / site safety guidelines and procedures.
• Assigned tasks list to include, but not limited to, repairs and preventive maintenance on tanks, vessels, piping systems and structural systems.
• This position may require moderate supervision and follow-up.
• Tasks also include layout and fabrication of new and replacement piping systems, as well as installation of valves and related piping equipment. Repairs and preventive maintenance to be performed in conformance with established standards. Assist in formulating preventive maintenance standards / work procedures while performing those duties and provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery.
• Must have working knowledge of blueprint reading, ability to draw and interpret isometric diagrams, or be able to be certified to B31.1 Pipe Welding Code as well as 6-G in stainless steel. Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler.
• Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment. Cuts workpiece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife. Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to joint or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form. Installs or repairs equipment, such as lead pipes, valves, floors, and tank linings.
• Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments. Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment. Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
• Deciphers engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts. Identifies required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Works from elevated areas such as ladders, platforms, scaffolding, etc. utilizing fall protection equipment as necessary to complete tasks. Must have the flexibility to work all shifts including holidays and weekends as demanded by the job. Perform other tasks, including but not limited to mechanical repairs and maintenance, as assigned by Supervisor.
• Ensures compliance with all company / customer regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Achieve performance expectations set forth as part of performance appraisals to include employee development planning.
• Communications with all team members to assist the development of short- and long-range planning in assist of the company’s goals and objectives.
• Maintain personal tools required for your job to include an up to date documented personal tool list. Required tool listing to be supplied as part of employment.
• Meet physical requirements of the job. Physical requirements of the job will be provided to you prior to employment.
• Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
• Accurate and timely administrative duties to include, but not limited to, time accounting and work order completion.

Qualifications

• What Makes Me Qualified? Don’t meet all of the requirements but are still interested in working for us? Please apply and we will review your resume for other roles!
• Education: AA degree in Welding preferred, but not required
• 0-2+ years of Industrial Pipe Fitting, Pipe Welding and Repairs. Certification required.
• 1-2 years of education in industrial maintenance technologies preferred.

Physical Demands

• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Control Precision — The ability to rapidly adjust controls to exact positions.
• Manual Dexterity — The ability to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to move for extended or continuous periods of time.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, and/or step stools.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate forklifts or other vehicles safely.
• Ability to wear a respirator while performing duties.
• Communication skills to convey information clearly.
• Information ordering — ability to arrange actions in a specific order.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative and reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. Typical exposure includes moving mechanical parts, high places, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. May be exposed to extreme temperatures, wet or humid conditions, and loud noise.

EEO notice: Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and location when you contact us.

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