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Job Description Job Description The Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 166, in partnership with our signatory contractors, is currently seeking EXPERIENCED Pipe Welders in the Fort Wayne and surrounding counties.
Must be knowledgeable in:
SMAW welding, uphill progression in the 6G position
GTAW welding, uphill progression in the 6G position
GMAW-P welding, with modified root. Must be proficient in more process than just GMAW-P.
Reading isometric drawings
Assembling piping fabrications per isometric drawings
Have verifiable experience in the mechanical industry welding on pipe.
Ability to create Xray quality welds repeatedly.
Some of the duties include:
Welding piping fabrications utilizing multiple welding processes
Fabrication of piping assemblies for cooling & heating systems, food process, industrial manufacturing, refineries, power generation, chemical plants, pharmaceutical facilities, water treatment, hospitals, schools and other industries.
Follow ASME code to comply with industry requirements
Be able to pass a background check and a drug screen
Union Benefits are UNMATCHED!
Health and Welfare
Employer contributed medical insurance
Supplemental Vision and Dental insurance
Free access to the onsite Marathon Health Clinic for union member and all dependents including primary care services, labs and over 150 medications at no cost. You will also receive $200 annually just to complete personal health wellness checks!
Short-term disability and Death Benefits
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Retirement
Local AND National Pension
Defined contribution annuity plan for supplement retirement income
Member Support
Access to state-of-the-art training facilities to improve your skills
Employee Assistance Program through IU Health offering free confidential counseling services
Member and Family Events (Golf outing, Family Picnic, Christmas with Santa and more!)
Professional Development Assistance and Opportunities for career advancement from within (Foreman, Project Manager, Estimator)
If you do not have experience as a Pipe Welder but are interested in learning the trade, you can learn more about our Joint Apprenticeship Training Center at . 1st year apprenticeship applications are being accepted for the June 2027 class.
Graduates will earn a Department of Labor Journeyman's card and an Associate's Degree in Applied Science from IVY Tech at no cost (a value of $50,000 to $70,000 scholarship).
Our apprenticeship is a free resource for all members with continuing education classes offered yearly.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact the Local 166 Union Hall.
Business Agent
Christopher Brown
Worksite address
fort wayne, IN, 46802, US
Who can apply
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