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Pipe Fitter/Welder

W. R. Grace, Sulphur, LA, United States


Hourly Wage:

$53.02

Other Compensation:

Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses

Benefits:

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description
Grace is seeking a qualified Pipe Fitter Welder to join our maintenance team! This role reports to the maintenance supervisor and is located at the Lake Charles, Louisiana facility. This is a day shift position.

As a Pipe Fitter Welder at Grace, you will directly contribute to help the team exceed safety, quality and reliability goals by exhibiting technical expertise to inspect, service, troubleshoot and execute repairs to plant equipment.

Responsibilities

Ability to work with positive safety behavior, identify and mitigate task hazards, and execute safety procedures, protocols and permits

Ability to interpret blueprints, ISO drawings and other technical drawings

Ability to measure piping take ups and hand sketch drafts of piping systems

Understanding of piping specifications for different types of bolting, gaskets, flange configurations, and connections

Understanding of shop tools and machines (i.e. threading machines, presses, drills)

Ability to bend and run tubing

Ability to perform general maintenance on ductwork, valves, piping, pumps, belt filters, hoses, nozzles, and other plant equipment

Skill level Stick, Mig and Tig welding for structural and piping systems

Ability to set up and utilize torches

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to work safely

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

NCCER Certification (Knowledge and Practical Assessment Cards) or 3 years of experience as a pipefitter/welder working in a manufacturing environment

Pass technical assessment of job responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment

Skill Level Knowledge of SAP

Willingness to work overtime, scheduled or not, to meet the needs of the team

Willingness to participate in training to obtain technical certifications as needed to fulfill job duties (mobile equipment operation, technical training, etc.)

Physical Requirements And Environment

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.

Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Grace Wellness Program

Flexible Workplace

Retirement Plans

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Parental Leave (salaried only)

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Donation Match Program

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Nearest Major Market: Lake Charles

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