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AJ's Services

Pipe Tester

El Dorado, KS · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Unscrews or tightens pipe, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills.

Trade Team

Pipe Welders- WISCONSIN

Marinette, WI · On-site

$500/day

Pipe Welder - Marinette, WI Trade Team is currently hiring experienced Pipe Welders for a shipyard ... Hotel accommodations advanced until your first paycheck Weld Testing Requirements Candidates will ...

Labor One Staffing

Hiring Pipe Welders

Brownsville, TX

$22.25 - $27.50/hr

Fillet testing shall take 1-2 hours Steel backing butt joint 6X6 3/8" thick: · 2G 3G 4G (VT and UT ... All pipe testing takes average welder 1-2 days Send resume to ehinojosa@laboronetx.com

Labor One Staffing

Hiring Pipe Welders

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$25.25 - $31/hr

Fillet testing shall take 1-2 hours Steel backing butt joint 6X6 3/8" thick: · 2G 3G 4G (VT and UT ... All pipe testing takes average welder 1-2 days Send resume to ehinojosa@laboronetx.com

Labor One Staffing

Hiring Pipe Welders

San Diego, CA

$27.50 - $34/hr

Fillet testing shall take 1-2 hours Steel backing butt joint 6X6 3/8" thick: · 2G 3G 4G (VT and UT ... All pipe testing takes average welder 1-2 days Send resume to nena.diaz@laboronetx.com

Labor One Staffing

Pipe Welders Needed

Los Angeles, CA

$28 - $34.50/hr

Fillet testing shall take 1-2 hours Steel backing butt joint 6X6 3/8" thick: · 2G 3G 4G (VT and UT ... All pipe testing takes average welder 1-2 days Send resume to ehinojosa@laboronetx.com

Way Mechanical

Pipe Welder

Irving, TX

$25 - $30.75/hr

Pipe testing and flushing per project requirements Qualifications: * 4 years of Commercial or Industrial work experience * Able to stand, lift, put together, pull and place objects weighing less than ...

Kirlin Way Mechanical

Welder - Pipe

Summerville, SC

$23.25 - $28.75/hr

Pipe testing and flushing per project requirements Qualifications: * 4 years of Commercial or Industrial work experience * Able to stand, lift, put together, pull and place objects weighing less than ...

Kirlin Way Mechanical

Welder - Pipe

Durham, NC

$25 - $31/hr

Pipe testing and flushing per project requirements Qualifications: * 4 years of Commercial or Industrial work experience * Able to stand, lift, put together, pull and place objects weighing less than ...

Way Mechanical

Pipefitter/Welder

Nashville, TN

$24.50 - $31.25/hr

Pipe testing and flushing per project requirements Qualifications: * 4 years of Commercial or Industrial work experience * Able to stand, lift, put together, pull and place objects weighing less than ...

Way Mechanical

Pipefitter

Nashville, TN

$24.50 - $31.25/hr

Pipe testing and flushing per project requirements Qualifications: * 4 years of Commercial or Industrial work experience * Able to stand, lift, put together, pull, and place objects weighing less ...

Way Mechanical

Pipefitter

Round Rock, TX

$23.50 - $30/hr

Pipe testing and flushing per project requirements Qualifications: * 4 years of Commercial or Industrial work experience * Able to stand, lift, put together, pull, and place objects weighing less ...

Way Mechanical

Pipefitter/Welder

Round Rock, TX

$23.50 - $30/hr

Pipe testing and flushing per project requirements Qualifications: * 4 years of Commercial or Industrial work experience * Able to stand, lift, put together, pull and place objects weighing less than ...

Way Mechanical

Pipefitter Foreman

Irving, TX

$24.25 - $31/hr

Supervise pipe testing and flushing per project requirements * Good leadership and communication skills Qualifications: * Have 5+ years of Commercial work experience * Able to stand, lift, put ...

IMIA, LLC

Pipe Welder

Portsmouth, VA

$25 - $45/hr

Pipe testing will be in restricted positions. * A willingness to learn and display a dependable work ethic. * Proficient in reading and interpreting documents presented in written, oral, diagram, or ...

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Pipe Tester

El Dorado, KS • On-site

AJ's Services
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$18 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

About the Job:

Not Your Typical Oil Field Service Company: 
AJ's Services, LLC is a father/son owned oil company, with an established and growing reputation in South Central Kansas. The family is currently in their 5th-Generation in the El Dorado oil industry. AJ's offers a family-friendly, enjoyable work atmosphere and provides advancement opportunities for individuals who are humble and hard-working.   

Position Overview: Carries out a variety of physical activities on the well servicing or elsewhere on the well site as directed by the customer or well operator. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Major duties:
  • Performs initial completions, remedial or downhole maintenance operations.
  • Assists in servicing of gas and oil wells; transports rig and other vehicles to locations, rigs up/down, pulls/runs tubing, rods, or casing.
  • Assists in removing or installing well head and associated equipment.
  • Lifts, attaches, installs, and works with matting boards and associated well equipment such as rod strippers, polish rods, and pumps.
  • Operates rod wrenches, tongs, elevators, and other associated rig tools and equipment during well.
  • Assists with spooling or unspooling guy lines, placing and operating hydraulic jacks, and placing of emergency and safety gear.
  • Unscrews or tightens pipe, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
  • Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools.
  • Cleans up spills.
  • Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
  • Reports safety hazards, accidents, or maintenance issues to rig operator or supervisor.
  • Drives company vehicles over various types of road conditions and terrains, including highways, rural roads including paved and gravel surfaces, and off-road situations including two track roads as needed.
  • May work in shop or yard as required.
  • May be requested to work outside of normal work schedule to meet customer needs.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:
Required:
  • Valid DL.
  • Knowledge of basic mechanical functions.
  • Basic problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Can work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks at the same time.
  • Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as well as a background check.

Preferred:
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
  • Clean driving record.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
  • Position requires long periods of standing and sitting and the ability to work long hours if necessary.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Typical working conditions and hazards:
  • Work is performed in all weather conditions.
  • Able to perform duties with protective equipment.
  • Potential hazards include working near or with heavy tools and moving machinery.

AJ's Core Values Are:  
  • Integrity.    
  • Humility.  
  • Hard Work.

For full-time employees, AJ's Provides:
  • Competitive Compensation (based on experience).
  • Health Benefits.
  • Dental Benefits.
  • Vision Benefits.
  • Supplemental Accident Insurance Benefits.
  • Paid Time Off (starting at 12 months of employment).
  • Company Match IRA.
  • Annual Reimbursements for Boots & Overalls.
  • Performance-based bonuses & incentives.
  • Company Uniforms.
  • Paid Holidays (Christmas & Thanksgiving).
  • Unlimited Supply of Caffeine.
  • Involved, Caring Owners who are 100% committed to helping you grow! 

Drug-Free Environment -  Consistent Work Schedule - Overtime Available - Established and Growing Company.