About This Role

Seeking a skilled Pipefitter Welder to lay out, weld, install, test and repair piping systems on industrial and construction sites in Louisville, KY. You’ll work from drawings and specs to perform precise welds on carbon and stainless steel, aluminum, and other tubular products while following welding codes and safety rules. This is a hands-on, skilled role — you’ll coordinate with field crews, rig material, operate grinders and gougers, and inspect work for quality. Must pass a weld test and pre-access drug/alcohol screen; a U.S. driver’s license may be required. Competitive pay based on experience and steady work with overtime when needed.

What You'll Do

• Plan, diagram and lay out pipe welding work from prints and specifications
• Fit, position and perform high-precision welds (SMAW/GTAW/GMAW/FCAW) on piping systems
• Assemble and install pipe runs, flanges, fittings and supports to project standards
• Inspect welds and make repairs to substandard work; document quality checks
• Assist with rigging, pre-fabrication layout and coordination with field crews
• Operate industry tools and equipment (air arc gouger, grinders, stress-relief machines) and maintain a safe work area

What We're Looking For

• Proven welding experience on piping (carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum) using SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and FCAW
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, welding symbols, codes and project specs
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and on uneven surfaces; able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong layout and measurement skills; can estimate sizes, distances and materials
• Able to work independently and with a crew, follow instructions, and communicate clearly with supervisors
• Must pass a weld test and pre-access drug and alcohol screening

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and FCAW; tank and structural welding experience a plus
• AWS welding certification or NCCER credentials preferred but not always required
• OSHA 10 (or OSHA 30) preferred; confined space and fall protection training a plus
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License may be required; ability to pass pre-access drug/alcohol test and site-specific background checks
• Must supply own basic hand tools

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience (DOE) with overtime opportunities
• Paid travel to job sites or mileage reimbursement when required
• Health insurance and retirement savings options (where provided by client/project)
• Tool allowance or reimbursement (depending on assignment)
• Stable, long-term projects and opportunities for skill advancement

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Pipefitter Welder