Upchurch

Orbital Welder

Austin, Texas

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago

AWSOSHA

About the role

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence.
The Orbital Welder is responsible for performing precision orbital welding on stainless steel and high-purity piping systems for commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, healthcare, and process mechanical construction projects.

Set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment and associated tools.
Perform orbital GTAW (TIG) welding on stainless steel tubing and piping systems.
Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, weld maps, and fabrication documents.
Wear appropriate PPE and maintain a safe work environment at all times.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, squat, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to work at heights, in varying weather conditions, and on active construction sites.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld procedures, isometric drawings, and welding symbols.
Knowledge of purge systems, weld documentation, and quality control standards.
Ability to pass orbital welding qualification tests and customer-specific weld procedures.
Perform tack welding and minor fitting as required.
Maintain accurate weld logs, quality documentation, and traceability records when required.
2-5 years of orbital welding experience in commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, healthcare, or process piping environments.
Demonstrated experience operating orbital GTAW welding equipment.
Proficient in welding stainless steel tubing and piping systems.
Ability to perform quality welds that meet visual, radiographic, or borescope inspection requirements.
Basic knowledge of fitting, layout, rigging, and pipe installation practices.

Exposure to manual GTAW (TIG) welding in addition to orbital welding.
Current welding certifications or documented weld qualifications.
Experience working with stainless steel, high-purity tubing, and cleanroom construction environments.
Familiarity with ASME B31.3, AWS, or other applicable welding codes and standards preferred.
Experience with high-purity, sanitary, or process piping systems preferred.
OSHA 10 certification preferred.

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States.

Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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