6G Pipe Welder / Code Welder (GTAW/TIG) - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Location: JW Williams INC, a Westerman INC facility in Casper, WY
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Setting: On-Site Manufacturing Shop
Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour (DOE)
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for Qualified Candidates
Relocation Assistance: Available for Qualified Candidates
6G Pipe Welder Jobs in Casper, WY
Are you an experienced 6G Pipe Welder looking for a long-term career with a growing manufacturer serving the oil & gas, energy, and nuclear industries? We are seeking a highly skilled Code Welder / Pipe Welder capable of producing X-ray-quality welds on pipe, pressure vessels, flow coils, and production equipment.
This position is ideal for welders with experience in 6G welding, GTAW/TIG welding, pipe fabrication, pressure vessels, ASME code welding, and heavy industrial manufacturing.
Qualified welders can earn $30-$45 per hour, receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and may be eligible for relocation assistance.
What You'll Do
As a 6G Pipe Welder, you will fabricate, repair, and weld pressure-containing equipment while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform 6G pipe welding and code welding on production equipment, pressure vessels, piping systems, and flow coils.
- Weld separators, glycol absorbers, heavy-wall vessels, skids, reboilers, heaters, glycol coolers, liquid accumulators, and natural draft combustors.
- Produce X-ray-quality welds that meet company, customer, and industry standards.
- Perform GTAW (TIG) welding and other approved welding processes as required.
- Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedures.
- Lay out, fit, align, and assemble components using measuring and fabrication tools.
- Perform pipe fitting, cutting, grinding, beveling, tack welding, and finishing operations.
- Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead, and 6G positions.
- Inspect welds for quality, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
- Support hydrostatic testing, visual inspections, and radiographic (X-ray) testing requirements.
- Repair weld defects and complete rework as necessary.
- Maintain welding equipment and comply with all safety and quality procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Must-Have Experience
- Proven experience as a 6G Pipe Welder, Code Welder, Pipe Fabricator, or ASME Welder.
- Experience welding pipe, pressure vessels, flow lines, or heavy industrial equipment.
- Ability to consistently produce X-ray-quality welds.
- Strong blueprint reading and fabrication skills.
- Experience with pipe fitting and weld preparation.
- Ability to work from weld procedures, specifications, and fabrication drawings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current or previous 6G welding certification.
- Experience with ASME Section IX, pressure vessels, and industrial fabrication.
- Experience in the oil & gas, energy, petrochemical, or nuclear industries.
- Familiarity with radiographic (RT/X-ray) inspection requirements.
- Multi-process welding experience including GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick), and FCAW.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Thorough understanding of welding processes, materials, filler metals, rods, and fluxes.
- Ability to identify and correct weld defects.
- Proficiency with grinders, cutting tools, hand tools, and fabrication equipment.
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, squares, levels, and tape measures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship.
- Knowledge of industrial welding safety practices.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Pay
- $30.00-$45.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications
- Overtime opportunities available
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Relocation Assistance Available
Work Location
This is a safety-sensitive, on-site position located in Casper, Wyoming. Candidates must reside in Casper or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance.
Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates.
About Us
JW Williams INC, a Westerman INC. facility is a multi-site manufacturer of production and storage equipment serving the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Our high-performance separation and processing equipment helps customers optimize well-pad design, improve separation efficiency, and reduce equipment costs.
With manufacturing operations across multiple locations, we are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality equipment that supports critical energy infrastructure throughout the United States.
Why Join Us?
Join a company that builds critical equipment for America's energy infrastructure. You'll work alongside skilled tradespeople, tackle challenging fabrication projects, and help manufacture equipment used in some of the most demanding industrial environments in the country.
If you're a skilled 6G Pipe Welder, Code Welder, TIG Welder, Pipe Fabricator, or Pressure Vessel Welder, we encourage you to apply today.
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Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A WELDER 1 POSITION:
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or equivalent
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 1-4 years of Vessel Fabrication experience
- Must be able to clear a weld assessment screening, including Pass AWS/ASME 1 6G GMAW/FCAW
- Must maintain a minimum of 95% acceptability in NDE test of welds
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A WELDER 3 POSITION:
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or equivalent
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Technical training preferred but not required
- Three or more years of related experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in four or more welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, SAW) with ability to pass 2 6G (GMAW/FCAW, SMAW)
- Must be able to demonstrate welding ability and knowledge by performing ASME & AWS Code weld tests on pipe and plate utilizing four welding processes
- Must maintain a minimum of 95% acceptability in NDE tests of welds
- Ability to mentor less experience welders
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shift.
- Must be able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort with lifting requirement up to 50 pounds.
- Must have strong range of motion.
- Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend.
- Must be able to see, speak, hear, and read.
- Must be able to read instructions and all measuring devices.
- Must use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.
- Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
- Must wear all required PPE.
- Must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds.
- Some aspects of this position may require working in tight quarters.
- Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus.
**Salary may be negotiable based on experience