Pipe Welder - $180/day per diem!
Company
Craft and Technical Solutions, LLC
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
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Job Description
Craft and Technical Solutions is an established Marine and Industrial Staffing Company with offices nationwide. We partner with businesses and jobseekers to place qualified individuals efficiently. Currently, CTS is looking for Pipe Welders in Newport News, VA.
• *$180/day per diem available for qualified candidates**
Job Description:
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, copper nickel, and inconel using TIG in 6G and 6GR positions.
• Heat oxygen/propane heating torch.
• Perform grinding and pick up work as needed.
• Properly use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and six-inch scale.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of various metals characteristics and qualities including the correct welding processes required and the effects of welding on the material.
Job Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years of naval or industrial pipe welding experience.
• Successfully complete testing requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Familiar with OSHA regulations and be committed to safety.
• Pass drug test and background check.
• Comfortable with heights and in confined spaces.
• Lift 50lbs without assistance.
• Must understand the layout of the ship and compartment identification or be willing to learn.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
CTS offers a comprehensive benefit packet to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life/Voluntary AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401k
Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.
Safety and responsible work practices are of paramount importance at CTS and are woven into the fabric of everything we do. We are committed to employee safety & development, the protection of the environment and the communities where we operate. We are ready to be a partner in your career success!
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Craft and Technical Solutions has a consistent policy that requires an online application to be completed before we can further consider you as an applicant for this position.
CTS is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
IND1
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
• *$180/day per diem available for qualified candidates**
Job Description:
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, copper nickel, and inconel using TIG in 6G and 6GR positions.
• Heat oxygen/propane heating torch.
• Perform grinding and pick up work as needed.
• Properly use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and six-inch scale.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of various metals characteristics and qualities including the correct welding processes required and the effects of welding on the material.
Job Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years of naval or industrial pipe welding experience.
• Successfully complete testing requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Familiar with OSHA regulations and be committed to safety.
• Pass drug test and background check.
• Comfortable with heights and in confined spaces.
• Lift 50lbs without assistance.
• Must understand the layout of the ship and compartment identification or be willing to learn.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
CTS offers a comprehensive benefit packet to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life/Voluntary AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401k
Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.
Safety and responsible work practices are of paramount importance at CTS and are woven into the fabric of everything we do. We are committed to employee safety & development, the protection of the environment and the communities where we operate. We are ready to be a partner in your career success!
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Craft and Technical Solutions has a consistent policy that requires an online application to be completed before we can further consider you as an applicant for this position.
CTS is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
IND1
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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