HEADER WELDER

Cust-O-Fab, a leader in the design and manufacturing of shell and tube heat exchangers, vessels, towers, and other heat transfer components, in the petrochemical industry for 50 years is currently seeking Header Welders in our Catoosa location.

Header Welders are required to be safety minded, highly productive experts who can fit up and weld boxed headers for air cooled heat exchangers.

Must be able to work in a team. Must be self-motivated, dependable, and can work over 40 hours when needed. Must be able to work at a high pace while keeping safety as the #1 priority. Must be able to listen and learn from others. Must be able to work on a task without sacrificing quality.

Knowledge / Skill / Ability

ACHE Header Welder/Fitter

Class I or A

ACHE Header Welder/Fitter

Class II or B

ACHE Header Welder/Fitter

Class III or C

Minimum years of experience welding air cooled heat exchanger headers (corner joints)

5 Years

3 Years

6 Months / Entry level (less than 6 months generally considered temp/new hire)

Number of weld positions qualified for Code stamp approval

(1G, 2G, 3G, 6G)

Qualified for all positions

Qualified in 2 or more positions

Qualified in 1 position

Number of qualified welding processes

(SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW)

Qualified in 3 or more processes

Qualified in 2 or more processes

Qualified for 1 process

Ability to weld various materials

(CS, SS, Chrome, Inco)

Qualified in 3 or more materials

Qualified in 2 or more materials

Qualified for 1 material

Average weld repair rate, as measured by NDE (XR, UT)

Less than 5% rejection

Less than 8% rejection

Less than 10% rejection

Average header fit-up rejection rate, as measured by QC and per ASME standards and fabrication drawings

Less than 1% rejection

Less than 5% rejection

Less than 10% rejection

Ability to fit-up all aspects of a header (plug box and cover plate)

Proficient in at least 1 header type

Prior experience in at least 1 header type

Not required but a willingness to learn

Proficiency in cutting processes (carbon arc, plasma cutter)

Proficient

Prior experience

Not required but a willingness to learn

Proficiency in repairing failed weld joints, as measured by NDE

Proficient

Prior experience

Not required but a willingness to learn

Common Job Responsibilities

Key personal characteristics