Job Description:

Job Title: Pipe Welder

Job #: 2024-10858

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Schedule: 6:00am to 4:30pm

Location: Front Royal, VA

Education: Must have a High School Diploma or GED (No Exceptions)

Background: Must be able to pass a Background Screen and Drug Test (No Exceptions)

IMPORTANT:

Must have at least 5 years’ experience in STICK WELDING (NO EXCEPTIONS)Must have at least 5 years’ experience in TIG WELDING (NO EXCEPTIONS)All candidates will take a Welding Test during interview.

Testing will include:

6 inch Schedule 40 Carbon Steel Stick Test2 inch Schedule 80 Carbon Steel TIG Test

SUMMARY:

Singular focus on providing brilliant coatings sets us apart. Axalta Coating Systems is a leading global company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial and architectural and decorative sectors. Our innovative products and services include paint, color matching tools, application technologies and customer training and business management systems.

The Pipe Welder will be working in a pipe crew at a chemical manufacturing site. The crew typically works 10-hour days Monday thru Thursday, but members must be available to work overtime on weekdays and weekends when required. The welders will be welding on piping systems, coded vessels, and other mechanical work. This candidate will be a member of a 6–8-man pipe crew and jobs are typically assigned to teams of two from the crew. The site is in a manufacturing facility in Front Royal, VA.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs all duties in a safe working manner, following all of Axalta’s safety policies and procedures.Climbing on and work from fixed and portable ladders while wearing safety harness.Install mechanical equipment.Maintain an open line of communication with other line workers and supervisors to alert them to potential hazards and assembling issues.Must be able to perform work to quality standards.Be capable of determining proper welding procedures for task.Able to manage multiple priorities.Knowledge of and experience working in chemical process operations preferredCommitment to safetyCommunication skillsMust perform work to quality standards.Vessel code welding repair experienceBe willing to do other mechanical jobs other than pipe work. Will discuss at interview.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must pass 6G welding certification test on Carbon Steel and Stainless-Steel Piping.Minimum 5-year Pipe and/or Vessel repair welding experience in an industrial setting.Minimum 1 year Pipe fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.Highschool Diploma/GEDMust pass drug screening!Be able to fabricate and fit piping.Ability to work in a team environment, self-manage and adapt quickly to changing demands, and operate safely and within site guidelines.Knowledge of function-specific information systems.Creative thinker and eager learner.Be capable of forklift and JCB lift operation. (We will provide training when required).Ability to read tape measurer and use power tools. Follow proper safety procedures and wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) in an industrial environment working around solvents and chemicals.Must be able to determine proper material needed per task and procedure.Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.Be able to read and understand Piping and Instrument (P&I) drawings and isometric drawings.Ability to weigh tasks and prioritize the job assembly schedule to ensure on schedule delivery of the product.Ability to use mathematics that requires analysis.Ability to follow instructions.Basic knowledge of measurements.Basic knowledge of piping components.

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SITE REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to kneel, squat, bend, crawl, reach, and negotiate small spaces.Ability to work in various climates, extreme temps, etc.Be capable of working in confined spaces and working at heights when required. Respirator required.Ability to work OT as needed. Be available to work weekends and holidays, day before and after as needed. Must be available for call in emergency shutdowns.No contact lenses allowed on site.Be capable of lifting to 50lbs.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

 

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.