Distribution Welder – Veteran Jobs | HIRE A VETERAN

Indianapolis, IN, USA
Citizens Energy Group

Job Summary:

Repair, rebuild, layout and fabricate metal parts, shapes and objects requiring the use of arc or gas welding processes necessary to maintain safe, continuous and efficient operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Burning, fusing, aligning, placing, repairing, chipping, cleaning, preparing, and installing metal parts, shapes, pipe and objects requiring the use of arc and gas welding processes, knowledge of gas tig or mig welding; setting up and laying out metal plates, shapes, pipe and objects preparatory to welding; preheating according to established standards to prevent stresses that would otherwise accumulate during the welding operation; post heating according to established standards to relieve residual stresses due to the welding operation;
  • Cutting metals with oxy-acetylene, knowledge of plasma or arc welding equipment;
  • Selecting the proper weld rod and flux for the metal to be welded; working from blueprints, sketches, field measurements and specifications; duplicating and building up parts, shapes and objects; being familiar with the properties of various metals;
  • Operating numerous types of power and hand tools including, but not limited to, saws, grinders, shears, brakes and hydraulic or pneumatic equipment;
  • Rigging, building scaffolding, trench shoring and directing crane operations, as required;
  • Inspecting, dismantling, installing, replacing, cleaning, lubricating, packing, drilling, grinding, sawing, removing and setting of mechanical equipment related to but not limited to steam and chilled water distribution systems;
  • Removing, repairing, replacing and installing heat insulating materials on piping and equipment;
  • Operating all types of stationary and heavy equipment such as cranes, hoists, backhoes and large trucks; 
  • Keeping work areas, assigned company truck, and associated equipment in good order and cleaning up after completion of work;
  • Performing general mechanical maintenance, construction and other related work, when not welding, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • A valid State of Indiana driver’s license is required
  • Pressure welding on piping requiring the passing of performance qualification tests as established by the Thermal Division procedures which are in compliance with “ASME Power Piping B 31.1” requirements as governed by section IX
  • 5 years of experience in welding and layout/fabrication repair work
  • Must pass a Heat Stress Test
  • Outdoor work is required in various types of weather, dirt, noise and fumes
  • Confined space entry is required in high temperature atmosphere at times
  • In addition to the primary duties listed above, the employee may be called upon to perform other work, including the ability to work overtime as circumstances require
  • Available for 24-hour repair service calls

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • Post high school education from a formal accredited institution related to a welding program.

This is a bargaining unit position and a member of the local IBEW 1400.  The wage per hour is $30.65 per hour.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 am- 4:00 pm

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