Welder I

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Northwest Pipe Company is a leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products. Our solution-based products serve a wide range of markets including water transmission, plant piping, tunnels, and river crossings.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Welder I who will be responsible for performing quality welds while meeting all quality and safety standards.

Weld, clean cuts, and grind.

Assists in the departmental housekeeping and safety efforts and works collaboratively with other members of the department and production counterparts to ensure production workflow.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

• 1-year certified welding experience in a heavy manufacturing environment preferred.
• Current/valid certification in FCAW 2G and 3G and SMAW 2G, 3G, and 7018 (preferred)
• 2 or more years of experience as a certified welder in a pipe manufacturing facility (highly preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Cleans, grinds welds, and end finish as required.
• Follows all OSHA safety requirements, work rules and instructions, ISO procedures, job safety analysis (JSAs), and company policies and promotes a safe culture.
• Identify and report any unsafe working conditions or equipment.
• Inspects, cleans, and performs basic preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
• Perform x-ray quality welds.
• Properly identify (mark) pipe with the use of spray paint and or stamper.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Repair welds to required specifications.
• Safely and efficiently, use welding equipment such as a welding machine, grinder, and cutting torch.
• Use of tools for cutting and fitting offset.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the lead or supervisor.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to pass a FCAW – 2G or 3G weld test
• Ability to pass SMAW – 2G, 3G, or 7018 weld tests
• Must be able to maintain a welding certification
• Must be able to operate a welding machine and grinder safely

Benefits/Perks

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
• On-site Refreshments
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time-off
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Weekly Paycheck

Employer’s Statement

Northwest Pipe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.