TIG Pipe Welder

TIG Pipe Welder

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with an Oil&Gas Services company in Shreveport, Louisiana

Job Description:
Pay Rate: $20+ / hour or more depending on experience plus overtime, Medical, Dental and Vision under a W-2 Contract to Hire
Hours: all workers must train on the weekday day shift (Monday - Thursday (7am - 5:30pm))for at least 3 weeks before moving to another shift

Weekday Shifts:
Day: Monday - Thursday (7am - 5:30pm)
Afternoon: Monday - Thursday (2:30pm - 11pm) - $2 shift diff.

Weekend Shifts:
Day: Friday - Sunday (5am - 5:30pm) - $2.50 shift diff.
Night: Friday - Sunday (5:30pm - 5am) - $3.50 shift diff.

Job Summary:
- TIG Pipe Welding is a hard requirement
- Experience fitting Process Pipe is a must
- Root inside of a pipe, x ray NDE to ensure weld is sound, volumetric
- Test to a 6g position
- 2 & 6 inch pipe test in a 6g position
- Pipei size: 2 - 14 inches
- Take pipe from jack and strap and pull into a rack
- Experience welding carbon steel

Responsibilities:
- Weld/fabricate and assemble pipe products and other plate/tubular products.
- Weld components in flat, vertical, horizontal or overhead positions.
- Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend and grind component parts.
- Detect faulty operation of equipment and materials.
- Examine work for defects.
- Operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade.
- Use the guiding principles and tools of the Manufacturing System to drive continuous improvement, wherever applicable.
- Manage all Work Orders associated with fabrication.
- Ensure timeliness, safety and quality of material movement.
- Commitment to the concept of continual improvement and effective quality management systems.?
- Ability to read blueprints and follow product specification instructions.
- Understand the production and Work Order process.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- 5+ years of pipe or structural fabrication experience.
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
- Adhere to all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Knowledge of and ability to use computer E-mail and other basic use programs.

Note that if you get hired you must undergo a background check, a driving records check and a drug screening