Job Title: Mechanical Welder 

Department: Commercial Construction 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Reports to: Mechanical Foreman 

JOB SUMMARY: 

The primary purpose of the Pipe Welder is to perform welding procedures according to code based on 

the project needs and specifications. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Perform appropriate communication with co-workers and customers  

• Operating knowledge of plumbing systems and efficient use of trade tools  

• Knowledge and understanding of plumbing codes.  

• Must provide all own hand tools.  

• Knowledge of mechanical trade related tools  

• Promotes preventive maintenance of tools and equipment  

• Perform welding tasks at a level that meets job specifications. 

• Mark the welds made as directed by company policy. 

• Clean and paint all welds as required by the job specifications. 

• Assist Fitter as needed. 

• Complete and maintain a weld map if required. 

• Knowledge of the safe use of hazardous materials, solvents, cleaners, adhesives  

• Ability to perform math computations needed in the trade  

• Personal computer, tablet, and smart phone skills  

• Align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding 

• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding 

• and threading joints  

• Ability to read and interpret:  

• Blueprints  

• Detail sheets  

• Sketches  

• Schematics  

• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people  

• Always conduct themselves in a professional manner  

• Abide by Nash Plumbing and Mechanical guidelines as set forth in the Company Handbook  

• Ability to promote and follow building, job site and department procedures and policies  

• Ability to understand technical instructions  

• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator  

• Perform work within OSHA guidelines  

• Utilize proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures  

• Perform other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Must be able to pass a 6G SMAW & GMAW X-ray test. 

• Must be able to weld 30in bore pipe. 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in commercial mechanical piping. 

• Basic OSHA 10-hour safety. 

• Operate an oxygen and acetylene burning rig, cutting and beveling pipe. 

• Ability to work overtime when required. 

• Criminal background check required for hire 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Employees are regularly required to talk or hear  

• Employees are required to sit, squat, crawl, lay down and stand for long periods of time  

• Employees are required at times to walk uneven terrain 

• Employees are required to use hands to manipulate small parts and tools.  

• Employees must be able to push, pull and handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  

• Position requires the ability to lift and carry tools, material, and equipment up to 50 pounds 

• Position requires physical stamina and the ability to climb stairs and in/out of a scissor lift and navigate ditches 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.   

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

It is imperative that all employees recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator. Aligned with our company’s Core Values, safety is the foundation of what we do each and  

every day, on each and every job, as part of each and every task. As a provider of residential, commercial and  

industrial services, several of our positions pose a greater risk of injury. As such, certain positions have been  

designated as “safety sensitive”. This is a safety sensitive position, which means the employee’s job performance can affect the safety of the employee and others. Job performance under the influence of alcohol or drugs could lead to physical injury or death to the employee, other employees, or members of the public at large. Therefore, the employee must be able to perform the job responsibilities without causing a threat to co-workers, to the workplace, or to the public at large.