Welder

  • Comfort Systems USA Shoffner
  • Mt. Crawford, VA
  • 2mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. is seeking to hire a talented and growth-minded individual to join our team as a welder.

We offer career opportunities that allow you to be part of a team and grow as an individual.

We offer you:

  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Apprenticeship opportunities with a pathway to licensure
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • Scholarship program for our employees’ children
  • Discounts at major automotive, computer, and cell phone companies
  • Employee referral incentives
  • Available with certain positions, where necessary/required:
    • Company mobile phone and/or tablet
    • Company vehicle
    • Company uniforms
  • And much more!

Our benefits package offers you:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurances
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Health Care and Dependent Day Care FSA's
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with Roth IRA option
  • Pet Insurance
  • Annual Bonus
  • Generous Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
  • And much more!

About us:

We are a full-service plumbing, mechanical, HVAC service, controls, and design-build company.

Primary purpose of this position:

Weld metal pipe together for a commercial mechanical contracting operation.

Specific Job Duties:

  • Fuse metal pipe segments together using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.
  • Weld pipe components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
  • Monitor the fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion or expansion of material
  • Perform normal cutting and grinding tasks
  • Ability to fit own pipe together

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to work on a team and interact with people
  • Punctual and regular attendance
  • Understanding of single and three phase electrical systems
  • Working knowledge of applicable boiler codes
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Must have the ability to travel to job sites and occasionally have overnight stays
  • Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
  • Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driver qualification policy

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Must be a high school or trade school graduate or have a GED
  • Three years’ experience in pipefitting, fabricating, and welding
  • Experience pipe welding to code is preferred
  • Ability to obtain welding certification

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
  • Ability to work at heights
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. occasionally and lift and carry 40 lbs. routinely
  • Must be able to climb and work on ladders, scaffolding and stairs
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time as well as stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl in order to work in tight spaces
  • Must be able to use hands to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects