Welder III

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Annual Salary:

$50,422.00 - $83,595.00 

Applicants will be required to take a welding test

Job Overview

The Welder will work on our requirements in the rapidly growing alternative fuel market. Our projects are typically designed/build projects. This role requires the skill of joining metals and other materials at our facility. The Welder will operate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision and is vitally important considering the work performed directly provides the foundation for strong infrastructure. A welder must be competent in using potentially dangerous equipment following all safety precautions. The ideal candidate will have a steady hand and great attention to detail. Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential.

Responsibilities

• Stainless tube (1/4" – 3/4") installation
• Stainless and carbon steel threaded pipe (1/2" - 2")
• Stainless and carbon steel welded pipe per ASME B31.3
• Pipe support and process skid installation
• GTAW and GMAW in 6G position
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Travel is required. Onsite support is mandatory as needed due to the relatively small size of our construction projects. You must be willing to travel to job sites in California and various states within the US during construction phases. This will include overnight travel. Also, must be willing to support shop fabrication activities in the Escondido shop as needed.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of high school or GED
• Trade school and welding certificate preferred
• Satisfy pre-employment and random drug screening tests
• Minimum welding experience of 5 years (Level 2) ,10 years (Level 3), in stainless steel and carbon steel piping (ASME B31.3) /pressure vessels (ASME Section VIII).
• Complete understanding of blueprints and ability to work from written and verbal instruction
• Demonstrated ability to perform the job in a highly capable manner with minimum supervision
• Thorough experience using a wide variety of hand tools and capable of fitting and setting up details required for fabricated assemblies
• Knowledge of basic computer operation
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with exposure to dust, fumes, and heat

EEOC Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.