Pipe Welder

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Birmingham
8 months ago
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Pipe Welder

Legal Entity: North American Construction Services, Lt Country: United States State: Alabama City: Birmingham Job Family: Operations Job Type: Permanent position Work Location: On-site Compensation:

NORTH AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LTD.

North American Construction Services, Ltd. is hiring a permanent, full-time Pipefitter to join our team in Pinson/Birmingham, AL.

North American Construction Services (HQ: Pinson/Birmingham, AL) is a dynamic subsidiary of Fives North American Combustion (HQ: Cleveland) and the renowned Fives Group (HQ: Paris). With over five decades of pioneering contributions, we proudly execute innovative engineering, fabrication, and construction in the field of industrial thermal processes. From designing and constructing cutting-edge furnaces to providing retrofits and upgrades along with full lifecycle service and maintenance on vessels, ovens, launders, holders and other industrial equipment, we offer fully-integrated, turnkey solutions. At NACS, we fuse innovative energy and expertise to yield performance-enhancing results and advancements in thermal processes. Fueling our success is a firm belief in innovation through collaboration. At Fives, we are driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! Join us as we work together to make industry an answer to technological, environmental, social, and economic challenges of our time and to make your career an adventure in shaping the future of industrial excellence.

At Fives, we all have a part to play in achieving our common mission. Your role will be:

Welding and Joining: Weld, braze, solder, and cement joints to connect pipes and related components. Employ welding techniques to fuse pipes securely, maintaining structural integrity and leak-free connections. Pipe Installation: Install, align, and secure pipes, fittings, and fixtures using hand tools, welding equipment, and other specialized tools according to blueprints, specifications, and building codes. Layout and Measurement: Accurately measure, cut, and thread pipes using various cutting tools and machinery. Interpret blueprints and layout plans to determine pipe configurations, ensuring proper alignment and fitting. Maintenance and Repairs: Perform maintenance and repair work on existing piping systems. Replace or repair damaged sections of piping as necessary.

If this is you, come join us!

6G welding certification Travel Requirement: up to 80%. Ability to interpret and execute drawings and blueprints. Ability to use mathematics to lay out angles, arcs and circles. Skill in any of the accepted trade methods and techniques, for example, figuring pipe joint, take outs, aligning pipes, valves, fittings and joints for accurate match and installing proper braces and supports to control movement and vibration and allow for expansion and contraction. Ability to test systems and equipment after completing work for proper circulation, flow, pressure and leak-free joints.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package featuring coverage for the majority of health insurance premiums, along with company-paid life insurance, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) 401(k): 6% match and immediate vesting Paid vacation, sick and volunteer time 12 paid holidays Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Training and development Company social events … and more!

Why come to North American Construction Services?

We are visionaries, challengers, collaborators and relationship-builders. We are passionate and proud of our history, products and services. We take care of each other, our customers, and our communities simply because it is the right thing to do. Collectively, we solve problems for companies around the world and offer the highest quality products and services to make our customers and our workforce successful. Our team is made up of motivated, intelligent and engaged creators who work hard, play hard, and are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of fossil fuels. #ZR

Industry can do it with you! 

All offers of employment at North American Construction Services, Ltd. are contingent upon clear results of a background check and drug screen. Background checks and drug screens will be conducted on all final candidates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 

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