Pipe Welder Shop
Company
Rhoads Industries, Inc.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
30–40 an hour
Posted
12 days ago
Via
Indeed
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Job Description
Founded and family‐owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads’ capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state‐of‐the‐art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.
As a member of the Rhoads team, you’ll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.
We are currently looking for a Pipe Welder Shop to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The Welder is responsible for the prep, layout, tack, weld, test, complex pipe spools and complex piping systems to work packages, drawings, PI&Ds per ASME B31.1 and MIL TP278, to production schedule under the guidance of the shop superintendent.
What You Will Be Doing
• Perform pipe welding with pipe fitting experience using knowledge of codes and specifications
• Reads and deciphers work packages, work scope, engineered drawings, and PI&Ds
• Works with the pipe shop group with a focus on quality, customer compliance, and schedule
• Assemble piping spools, weld, test, and assure all shop packages are complete, and work is compliant before presenting to QA
• Assures welding equipment is in good working condition and reports any malfunctions or maintenance needed
• Have all personal gear to perform pipe welding and fitting including welding gear, measuring devices, levels square, etc. maintained in good condition
• Additional duties as assigned
Your Background
• High school Graduate, related to Trade school and no less than 5 years’ work history/experience in this industry required
• Have experience in GTAW processes. Must qualify to Pipe in the 6-G position Per ASME Section IX using the GTAW process. Experience in structural welding using GMAW in various positions to AWS D1.1. Proven past welding qualification history is a plus
• Decipher welding symbols, reads, and follows work packages, drawings, PI&Ds, and blueprints
• Use various measuring equipment
• Full range of mechanical knowledge as well as the ability to fabricate and install piping on equipment as specified on drawings and PI&Ds
• 5+ years of experience
• Able to work in a team environment and self-motivated.
• US Citizenship required
• Able to work overtime when needed
• Have all the necessary hand tools to perform their discipline and maintain in good working order
• Supply their own transportation to and from Rhoads Industries, able to work within the Navy Yard and other job sites at times when requested
• OSHA /10 safety training required provided by Rhoads, having an up-to-date OSHA/10 a plus
• Experience in MIL work Per TP278 and past qualifications to TP248 is a plus
• Various shifts may be required, including overtime and weekends
The Work Environment at Rhoads
• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
What Rhoads Can Offer You
At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.
Benefits include:
• Competitive health insurance packages
• 401k matching
• PTO
Our Location
We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed “the coolest shipyard in America.”
For more information about Rhoads Industries and our opportunities please visit RhoadsInc.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.
As a member of the Rhoads team, you’ll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.
We are currently looking for a Pipe Welder Shop to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The Welder is responsible for the prep, layout, tack, weld, test, complex pipe spools and complex piping systems to work packages, drawings, PI&Ds per ASME B31.1 and MIL TP278, to production schedule under the guidance of the shop superintendent.
What You Will Be Doing
• Perform pipe welding with pipe fitting experience using knowledge of codes and specifications
• Reads and deciphers work packages, work scope, engineered drawings, and PI&Ds
• Works with the pipe shop group with a focus on quality, customer compliance, and schedule
• Assemble piping spools, weld, test, and assure all shop packages are complete, and work is compliant before presenting to QA
• Assures welding equipment is in good working condition and reports any malfunctions or maintenance needed
• Have all personal gear to perform pipe welding and fitting including welding gear, measuring devices, levels square, etc. maintained in good condition
• Additional duties as assigned
Your Background
• High school Graduate, related to Trade school and no less than 5 years’ work history/experience in this industry required
• Have experience in GTAW processes. Must qualify to Pipe in the 6-G position Per ASME Section IX using the GTAW process. Experience in structural welding using GMAW in various positions to AWS D1.1. Proven past welding qualification history is a plus
• Decipher welding symbols, reads, and follows work packages, drawings, PI&Ds, and blueprints
• Use various measuring equipment
• Full range of mechanical knowledge as well as the ability to fabricate and install piping on equipment as specified on drawings and PI&Ds
• 5+ years of experience
• Able to work in a team environment and self-motivated.
• US Citizenship required
• Able to work overtime when needed
• Have all the necessary hand tools to perform their discipline and maintain in good working order
• Supply their own transportation to and from Rhoads Industries, able to work within the Navy Yard and other job sites at times when requested
• OSHA /10 safety training required provided by Rhoads, having an up-to-date OSHA/10 a plus
• Experience in MIL work Per TP278 and past qualifications to TP248 is a plus
• Various shifts may be required, including overtime and weekends
The Work Environment at Rhoads
• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
What Rhoads Can Offer You
At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.
Benefits include:
• Competitive health insurance packages
• 401k matching
• PTO
Our Location
We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed “the coolest shipyard in America.”
For more information about Rhoads Industries and our opportunities please visit RhoadsInc.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.
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