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Gooch Thermal Systems Inc lists this Welder / Fitter - First Shift opportunity in whitehall, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description Job Description Location: Whitehall, PA (Lehigh County)
Company: Gooch Thermal
Gooch Thermal is seeking multiple skilled Welder/Fitters to join our growing ASME Code pressure vessel and heat exchanger fabrication team. We specialize in the manufacture of spiral heat exchangers and are looking for motivated individuals with strong fabrication and welding experience who take pride in quality workmanship and safety.
Job Responsibilities
Prep, fit-up, weld, and assemble piping and plate materials ranging from 12 ga. (0.105") to 4" thickness
Fabricate spiral heat exchangers using carbon steel, stainless steel, Duplex stainless, and higher alloy materials
Perform ASME Code-compliant welds using:
TIG
MIG (Pulse / Spray / RMD)
FCAW
Read and interpret drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedures
Set up and operate welding machines and related fabrication equipment
Use hand and power tools including grinders, torches, plasma cutters, mag drills, and welding positioners
Safely operate overhead cranes
Maintain quality and safety standards throughout fabrication and assembly
Qualifications & Skills
Ability to perform high-quality pipe and plate welding
Ability to pass welding qualification tests
Strong understanding of fabrication drawings and measurements
Basic math and tape measure skills required
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience
Technical training or equivalent hands-on experience required
Stainless steel welding experience required
ASME Code / pressure vessel shop experience preferred
Welding Test Requirements
Candidates must successfully pass:
2" SCH 80 Carbon Steel 6G Pipe Test
1/2" Carbon Steel 2G Plate Test
Schedule
First Shift:
Monday - Thursday
6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Enjoy a compressed 4-day / 10-hour schedule with Fridays off.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs
Benefits & Compensation
Gooch Thermal offers competitive pay and a strong benefits package, including:
Medical & dental insurance
Paid Time Off
Stable full-time employment
4/10 compressed work schedule
Company Description In business since 1989, Gooch Thermal is an American owned, ASME Code certified manufacturer of high quality proprietary heat exchangers and unique pressure vessels located in the Lehigh Valley. We are not a job shop; we design, build, and market own tailor-made spiral plate heat exchangers to industries such as petroleum & petrochemicals, chemical processing, pulp & paper, steel & aluminum, metals & mining, pharma & food as well as wastewater treatment plants.
Worksite address
whitehall, PA, 18052, US
Who can apply
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