Repair Welder (Structural Pipe & Pressure Vessel)
Night Shift (6 PM – 6 AM)
Who We Are
At North Shore Steel and our affiliated companies, we produce large-diameter pipe and structural products that require precision welding to meet demanding industry standards.
Our girth seam welders play a critical role in final weld integrity, work that directly impacts quality, safety, and performance in the field.
If you’re a Sub Arc welder who understands full-circumference welds, tie-ins, and maintaining consistency through rotation, this is where your skillset stands out.
Position Summary
As a Repair Welder, you will play a critical role in maintaining weld integrity on small to large-diameter pipe ranging from 16” to 120” OD. This position focuses on the inspection, removal, and repair of weld defects on both long-seam and girth-seam welds, primarily using SMAW and FCAW processes.
This is a highly specialized role requiring precision, discipline, and a strong understanding of weld discontinuities, repair methods, and code-compliant execution. You will work closely with Quality Control and NDE teams to ensure all repairs meet AWS and ASME standards.
This role is ideal for a welder who prioritizes quality over speed and takes pride in delivering right first-time results.
This is a night shift role (6 PM – 6 AM) requiring focus, consistency, and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform repair welding on long-seam and girth-seam welds for small to large-diameter pipe (16”–120” OD) using SMAW (primary), and FCAW as required
- Interpret NDE results (RT/X-ray and UT) to accurately identify, locate, and assess weld defects
- Remove defects using air arc gouging and precision grinding techniques
- Prepare welding areas in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Execute weld repairs in multiple positions (1G, 2G, 3G, and as required for pipe configurations)
- Maintain proper preheat, inter pass temperatures, and consumable control throughout the repair process
- Ensure all repairs meet or exceed AWS structural and ASME pressure vessel code requirements
- Perform visual inspections to verify weld quality prior to release to Quality/NDE
- Maintain welding equipment in safe, functional condition
- Follow all safety protocols while maintaining a clean, organized work environment
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience in industrial or structural welding environments
- Hands-on experience with SMAW (primary), plus FCAW
- Demonstrated experience in repair welding (not just production welding)
- Ability to read and interpret X-ray films and/or ultrasonic testing (UT) results
- Strong understanding of weld procedures specification (WPS) and code requirements
- Skilled in carbon arc gouging and defect removal
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Ability to work safely in a high-heat, high-risk environment
- Dependable, disciplined, and takes ownership of work quality
- A team that values safety, precision, and accountability
- Work in tight spaces
Preferred Experience
- Experience welding large-diameter pipe (16”–120” OD)
- Familiarity with AWS structural pipe welding standards
- Experience working under ASME or other pressure vessel codes
- Background in operations with stringent NDE and quality control requirements