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SUMMARY: The Pipe Welder supports contracting operations and service operations by performing stick welding.  Responsible for assisting the team in other areas if welding work is not available. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Must be able to pass 6G pipe weld test using SMAW (stick) process Competent with pipe cutting methods such as oxyacetylene rigs, grinders, portabands, and Sawzall’s. Weld a variety of pipes and sizes at customer site locations, both in a pipe-vice and in position Assist fitters and foreman in assembling piping systems Able to select correct materials and tools for piping commercial HVAC equipment such as boilers and chillers Must be able to work at heights from a ladder or aerial work platform Braze and solder copper water lines Thread and install carbon steel pipe for various applications Be able to take accurate piping measurements for cutting and assembling piping joints Prepare and clean piping surfaces for welding Keep jobsite clean and orderly to promote safety and best practices Assist in instructing and training welding assistants           Collaborate with installation crew to rig and set equipment in place Assist with demolition process of existing piping assemblies to be replaced                            Follow all safety regulations and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).                Assists other team members with job duties as necessary                                              Ability to travel to the customer’s locations                                          Ability to work weekends and/or evenings as necessary                                   SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:   High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Three to five years related experience and/or training Two years of related trade school, preferred Equivalent combination of education and experience TIG Welding experience a plus Proficiency with computer devices (including tablets and smart phones) Ability to pass drug screening. Ability to prove US employment eligibility. Must possess a valid driver’s license.                     PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE The physical demands and environmental exposure outlined below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, squat, balance, and climb, with occasional sitting and lying. Requires working in confined/constricted spaces and at elevated heights (e.g., ladders, scaffolding, rooftops). Material handling demands include lifting from floor level to overhead and maneuvering in tight or awkward spaces. Ability to lift and carry or otherwise move: o Up to 25 pounds constantly