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Fitter/Welder (Local and Traveling)

The Kelly Group

Lafayette, INFull-time$28–33/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$28–33/hr
Location
Lafayette, IN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Kelly Group is hiring a Fitter/Welder (Local and Traveling). The Kelly Group is seeking a Fitter/Welder for its Lafayette, Indiana, location. This role involves installing piping systems, interpreting blueprints, and generating materials lists. The position requires performing essential duties using safe work practices and may involve periodic travel outside the local area for specific projects.

Key focus areas include Install piping systems by measuring, cutting, bending, shaping, threading, soldering and gluing using hand tools and equipment, Read and interpret blueprints, process flow diagrams, sketches and product specifications, and Generate materials lists by selecting types and sizes of pipes, supports and related materials according to job specifications, drawings or isometrics.

Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Process Pipe Experience. Important skills include Measuring, Cutting, Shaping, Threading, Soldering, and Gluing. Preferred (not required): AWS Welding Codes, ASME Welding Codes, Welding Practices, and Ability To Travel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MeasuringCuttingShapingThreadingSolderingGluingRead and Interpret BlueprintsRead and Interpret Process Flow DiagramsRead and Interpret SketchesRead and Interpret Product SpecificationsGenerate Materials ListsSafe Work PracticesAWS Welding CodesASME Welding CodesWelding PracticesAbility to Travel

Qualifications

Own Hand Tools2-3 Years Process Pipe ExperiencePass Bend Test on 2-Inch Schedule 160 Carbon Steel Pipe in 6G PositionGas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW, TIG, Heliarc) Root and Hot PassShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW, Stick) Fill and CapGrain Industry ExperienceOSHA 10-Hour or Equivalent TrainingIndustrial Construction Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

3310 Concord Road, Lafayette, IN, United States | Lafayette, IN | Hourly | 28-33 per hour | Full Time

The Kelly Group is seeking a Fitter/Welder for its Lafayette, Indiana, location and work in the surrounding area. Candidates should own their own hand tools and have a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience working with process pipe, preferably in the grain industry.

This position will periodically travel outside the local area as needed for specific projects. Per diem is available when traveling.

This position requires the ability to perform these essential duties:

  • Install piping systems by measuring, cutting, bending, shaping, threading, soldering and gluing using hand tools and equipment

  • Read and interpret blueprints, process flow diagrams, sketches and product specifications

  • Generate materials lists by selecting types and sizes of pipes, supports and related materials according to job specifications, drawings or isometrics

  • Pass a bend test on a 2-inch schedule 160 carbon steel pipe in 6G position using gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW, TIG, Heliarc) root and hot pass and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW, stick) fill and cap to become certified

  • Complete work using safe work practices

Other preferred qualifications sought include:

  • OSHA 10-hour or equivalent training

  • Industrial construction experience

  • Familiarity with AWS, ASME and other welding codes and practices

  • Ability to travel, requiring staying out of town for multiple weeks at a time

The Kelly Group offers a complete benefits package, including:

  • Comprehensive group medical, Rx, dental and vision coverage

  • Health care and dependent care pre-tax flexible spending account options

  • Paid life/AD&D insurance

  • Short-term and long-term disability

  • 401(k) retirement plan option with employer match

  • Paid time off and paid vacation

  • Paid holidays

EEO STATEMENT

The Kelly Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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