Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

Responsible for permanently joining metal parts using high heat application to form a permanent bond. May specialize in one of hundreds of different processes of welding to join metals together. Will use automatic or semi-automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Hand welds various fittings to different sizes of pipes and welding joints.
• Interprets application job sheets and various sizes of welding fittings.
• Analyzes all welds to ensure they are free of porosity and discontinuities.
• Ensures all welds are visibly stamped or identified with markings to designate that welds were performed by a certified welder.
• Reviews the order ticket and determines whether the work to be performed meets the customer's specifications.
• Verifies the final product meets quality control standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified pressure pipe welder
• Experience in full pen welds and pipe fitting welds
• Ability to qualify and maintain all shop weld procedures
• Familiarity with API 1104 or ASME Section IX.                                                                                 

Career Level Dimensions

Typical Training/Experience

• HS Diploma or GED, strongly preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Problem Complexity

• Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction.
• Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor.
• Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor.

Autonomy       

• Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment.

• Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor.

Environmental Job Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs in a physical environment.

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Pay: $19.23 - $27.48 per hour

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.  Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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