Class B Fitter Welder – ASME Pressure Vessels & Boilers
Pay: $33.00–$34.00 per hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Overtime: Friday and Saturday as needed, 6:00 AM–2:15 PM
Position Overview
HireCall is seeking an Experienced Class B Fitter Welder to join a manufacturing team specializing in waste heat recovery equipment designed and built to ASME Code standards.
This position involves welding, fitting, and fabricating industrial equipment, including firetube boilers, watertube boilers, process gas boilers, steam drums, economizers, superheaters, and pressure vessels.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of manufacturing welding experience, strong fitting and fabrication skills, and proficiency in multiple welding processes.
Previous experience welding ASME Code pressure vessels, boilers, or other pressure-retaining equipment is REQUIRED. Candidates must also be able to successfully pass both required weld tests.
Required Weld Tests
Candidates must successfully complete BOTH of the following:
- 6" Schedule 80 – 6G Pipe Weld Test
GTAW (TIG): Stringer/Root and Hot Pass
SMAW (Stick): Fill and Cap
2. 3G FCAW – 1/2" Plate Weld Test
Flux Core (FCAW) welding on 1/2" plate in the vertical position.
Candidates must be able to pass both tests and produce welds that meet ASME Code and quality inspection requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality welding on ASME Code pressure vessels, boilers, and industrial heat recovery equipment.
- Weld using FCAW (Flux Core), SMAW (Stick), GTAW (TIG), and/or SAW (Submerged Arc Welding).
- Perform welding in all positions, including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
- Fit, fabricate, and assemble components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Work with a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome alloys, and nickel alloys.
- Produce welds that meet ASME Code, company quality standards, and customer specifications.
- Perform welding that successfully passes X-ray inspection and other non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
- Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, welding procedures, and technical specifications.
- Operate carbon arc gouging equipment, cutting torches, grinders, and other fabrication tools.
- Inspect welds and completed work for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
- Assist with fitting, fabrication, assembly, and other shop production tasks as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow all company safety procedures and established welding standards.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial fabrication environment.
- Previous experience welding ASME Code pressure vessels, boilers, or other pressure-retaining equipment REQUIRED.
- Strong hands-on experience with FCAW (Flux Core) and SMAW (Stick) welding.
- Experience with GTAW (TIG) and/or SAW (Submerged Arc Welding).
- Ability to successfully complete the required 6G GTAW/SMAW pipe test and 3G FCAW plate test.
- Ability to weld in all positions: flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
- Ability to produce X-ray-quality welds and meet other NDT inspection requirements.
- Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings, welding procedures, and specifications.
- Proficient in using carbon arc gouging equipment and cutting torches.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.
- Dependable, safety-conscious, and committed to producing quality work.
- Preferred Experience
- Experience with pipe welding, fitting, and industrial fabrication.
- Familiarity with ASME welding procedures and quality standards.
- Experience with SAW (Submerged Arc Welding).
- Experience welding stainless steel, chrome alloys, and nickel alloys.
- Background in heavy industrial equipment manufacturing or waste heat recovery equipment.
How to Apply
Apply online at HireCall.com or visit one of our offices.
Tulsa Office 6506 S. Lewis Ave., Suite 115 Tulsa, OK 74136
Catoosa Office 2310 N. Old Hwy 66, Suite C Catoosa, OK 74015
Phone: (918) 933-5555
We take applications from 9–11 AM and 1–3 PM, Monday–Friday. Appointments are available for AM or PM upon request.
