**Description** Central Mechanical Construction Co. **Job Title: Pipe Welder** **Location: Manhattan, KS** **FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt** **About Us:** As one of the Midwest's premier full-service mechanical contractors, Central Mechanical Construction offers a high standard of working culture with a firm foundation in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, piping, ductwork, and utilities services. **Position Summary:** The Laborer is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at a construction site and may operate a variety of hand and power tools. Laborers will help prepare and clean up job sites and perform other duties as directed by the Foreman or Superintendent. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** + Position requires having all your own hand tools. (Power tools will be provided). + Work on medical, school, federal, state, and commercial business projects. + Assembles, install, maintain, and pressure test pipes, fittings, and valves of hydronic, gas steam, and air systems according to specifications and codes. + Performing all or a combination of the following tasks: Installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing various other components of a piping system. + Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of physical properties of metal machining weld shrinkage, and welding techniques. + Lay out, position, align, and fit components together. + Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding. + Set up equipment and weld parts, using arc, gas-shielded metal arc, or gas welding equipment. + Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torch, straightening press, and hand tools. + Detect, recognize, and respond to dangerous conditions or situations. + Certification at one or more levels is required. A 6G, 100% X-ray, pipe welding test is required. + Regular attendance is required. + Some travel may be required. + Performs other duties as required. **Qualifications & Skills:** + Minimum two years’ experience in pipe welding. Arc Welding & GMAW preferred. + Position will require a drug screening, clean driving record, and background check--No PRIOR FELONIES + Skilled in both written and verbal communication. + Complete all Safety and general job training as required + Skill in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of hydronic systems. **Physical Requirements/Job Site Requirements:** + Effectively use all required PPE equipment. + Considerable standing/walking. + Ability to climb and work from ladders, aerial lifts, or scaffolding. + Ability to work in tight spaces or uneven terrain. + Heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 75 lbs.) + Push/pull or move/lift equipment, supplies. + Manual dexterity and mobility. **Benefits:** + Competitive Pay + Union Pension + Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance (Company paid) + Disability Insurance + Paid Time Off (PTO) – Vacation, Holidays + 401(k) + Cafeteria Plan + Employee Assistance Program + On the job training **We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled** **\#central** Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)