Welder
Western States Mechanical is seeking an experienced Welder to join our field construction team. This position performs pipe welding, fitting, fabrication, and installation on commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Perform pipe welding, fitting, and fabrication according to project specifications and approved welding procedures.
- Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and piping isometrics.
- Measure, cut, bevel, fit, tack, and weld piping and components.
- Safely operate welding machines, grinders, cutting equipment, and related tools.
- Inspect work for proper fit, alignment, and quality.
- Follow company, OSHA, project, and jobsite safety requirements.
- Coordinate with foremen, superintendents, pipefitters, plumbers, and other trades.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Qualifications
- Previous pipe welding, mechanical construction, fabrication, or related welding experience preferred.
- Commercial and/or industrial construction experience preferred.
- Ability to read construction drawings and piping isometrics.
- Ability to successfully complete required weld testing and maintain applicable welding certifications.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred or may be required depending on project assignment.
- Must be able to understand and communicate in English at a level necessary to safely perform assigned work, including understanding supervisor instructions, jobsite safety requirements, hazard warnings, and emergency communications.
- Reliable attendance and ability to work overtime, weekends, alternative shifts, and travel to project locations as required.
Physical & Work Requirements Must be able to perform the physical duties associated with field welding and construction, including standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting and carrying materials, working from ladders or lifts, and wearing required PPE. Work may be performed indoors or outdoors in varying temperatures and active construction environments.
Pre-employment requirements include background screening, drug screening, employment eligibility verification, weld testing, and project-specific site requirements.
Western States Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.