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CHS has an exciting opportunity at our Oil Refinery facility in McPherson, KS.  We are looking for a Union Refinery Pipe Welder to perform welding tasks with a high level of quality and accuracy to support the safe and efficient maintenance of all processes and equipment under the control of the Refinery Maintenance Department.  You must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety, quality, and precision. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, a strong commitment to operational excellence, and the ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are required. 

This position will require:

• Minimum skill level of Silver on the Kansas WORKReady! Certificate or ACT National Career Readiness Certificate. 
• PLEASE NOTE - Certificate must be attached to your application in order for to be considered for the position.

• Salary $50.69/ HR
• This is a Union role wages are based on a collective bargaining agreement

• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding in accordance with work plans, engineered drawings, Isometrics or as directed.
• Fabricate or Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassemble
• Mark, cut, shape, and fit up material to prescribed measurements.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together including but not limited to pipe, pipe fittings, and structural steel.
• Perform welding operations to meet welding procedure specifications (WPS) in an efficient manner.
• Ensure that welds can pass NDE test requirements in accordance with ASME Codes.
• Maintain a clean shop and work area.
• Climb ladders and stairways to perform duties to heights of up to 200 feet.
• Perform work in confined areas / spaces and/or out of position.
• Perform work in all weather conditions and various environments in shop and/or field.
• Perform work while wearing respirator.
• Lift and/or carry portable fire extinguishers weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform other duties needed or assigned.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

• Minimum skill level of Silver on the Kansas WORKReady! Certificate or ACT National Career Readiness Certificate. 
• High School Diploma or GED

• 2+ years of piping related welding experience
• Successful completion of in-house written weld test
• Successful completion of the following weld tests utilizing GTAW and SMAW procedures:

Carbon Steel

• GTAW Schedule 160
• SMAW Schedule 160

Stainless Steel

• GTAW Schedule 160
• GTAW Schedule 10

• Relevant Degree or Certificate:
  • Associates degree in Applied science or Metallurgy, with an emphasis on Welding, or
  • Equivalent coursework in the field of Metallurgy or Welding, or Welding Certificate from an accredited institution

• Computer experience with Windows based programs
• Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions

• Ability to wear PPE, including respirator

• Ability to perform physical work in all weather conditions
• Ability to climb ladders and work to heights of 200 feet
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to talk and hear
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb, and balance