Pipe Welder

Job Description:

Company Information

DAK Americas is a globally competitive supplier of Terephthalic acid (TPA) - Monomers, Polyethylene Terephthalate Resins (PET) and Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) for the western hemisphere. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas. This opening is located at our Gaston, SC facility.

DAK Americas is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.

Pipe Welder

Job Description

• Performs welds on various types of materials to include titanium, hastelloy, stainless, and carbon

• Performs various piping functions to include shop fabrication, field demo and install, field runs and repairs, and screw pipe install and repair

• Sets up and operates welders, drill press, band saw, oxy-acetylene torch, plasma cutters, etc.

• Welds on a variety of materials to include titanium, hastelloy, stainless, and carbon

• Performs field welds on equipment and vessels in various locations and positions

• Maintains equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

• May be required to get certification in operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, and man lifts.

• The candidate may be required to work from heights and confined spaces

• Supports company's planning and scheduling model during routine and shutdown execution

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

• Must have active welder certifications (GMAW, GTAW, SWAW, FCAW)

• Must have 3+ years pipe welding experience in an industrial manufacturing facility

• Experience as a pipe fitter (pipefitter), AWS certification, and Ironwork/Rigging are a plus

• Must be experienced with stainless steel and carbon steel pipe from 1" schedule 5 to 12" schedule 40 pipe

• Must have the ability to maintain high quality welds in a safe manner

• Must be able to distinguish between titanium, hastelloy, stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum

• Must have knowledge of welding repair techniques

• Must have the ability to weld on titanium, hastelloy, stainless, carbon steel , and aluminum

• Must have the ability to set up, adjust, and operate welders, drill press, band saw, oxy-acetylene torch, plasma cutters, etc.

• The ability to read blueprints, sketches, specifications, written, and verbal instructions is required

• Must have basic math skills, able to convert decimals to fractions, and use all units of measure

• Must be able to read a tape measure and square to 1/32"

• Must be able to work overtime, to include nights and weekends, when needed in order to meet production deadlines

• Must be able to physically meet job requirements; standing, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs.

• High School Diploma / GED

• Knowledge of industry safety practices and willingness to participate in advancing safety culture

• Great Attendance and ability to work independently without daily supervision

• Will be required to pass pipe welding practical tests

We offer excellent pay and a skills based pay progression system. This is an hourly position and benefits eligibility starts on your first day of employment. No relocation assistance is available for this position.

DAK Americas LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. DAK Americas LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer