PPM Pipe Welder - (SKIPPERS);6.2
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This position offers a reasonable salary and the opportunity to work in a highly regarded company within the industrial sector, though it requires significant physical demands.
- Stable employment with a leader in industrial services
- Enhancement of valuable technical skills
- Demands physical stamina and technical expertise
Pros
- Stable employment in a reputable company specializing in industrial services
- Opportunity to enhance welding and piping skills
- Possibly overtime pay in demanding environments
Cons
- Physically demanding tasks including lifting and working at heights
- Limited scope for career advancement without additional certifications
- Potentially challenging working conditions in industrial settings
Who it's for
Mid Career
Good fit
- Experienced industrial pipe welders
- Individuals looking for stable, physical work
- Those wanting to expand their skill set in welding
Not recommended for
- New graduates without relevant experience
- People who prefer sedentary office work
- Candidates who are not physically capable of manual labor
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About Us
We are a leading industrial mechanical, electrical, and civil construction services provider for the fossil and nuclear power, pulp and paper, chemical, mining, and general manufacturing industries. We provide a full range of industrial facilities maintenance and process maintenance services.
Job Summary
About Us:
Backed by more than 40 years of experience and one of the industry's leading safety performance records, PPM, helps clients address the complex challenges inherent in today's manufacturing and industrial facilities environment. Our wide experience in meeting industrial plant maintenance needs enables us to implement systems and processes that keep your facilities and equipment running at consistently optimum levels.
Job Title: Pipe Welder-- Skippers, VA
Job Summary:
The pipe welder will perform welding, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintenance of piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Qualifications:
- Possess the ability to use the English language to communicate (both verbally and in writing)
- Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and hydraulic diagrams
- Have a complete set of tools appropriate for Industrial pipe fitting/welding
- Ability to stoop, bend, manipulate tools in small spaces
- Perform work at heights
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move varied objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Perform and pass pipe coupon weld test
Preferred experience
- At least 4 years Pipe welding preferably in an industrial setting.
Physical Requirements/Job Site Requirements:
- Must be able to complete hiring paperwork electronically through DocuSign
- May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Must posses enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified above
- Must be able to move in and around confined spaces and uneven areas
- Must have full range of motion consistent with age
- Must be able to climb and maintain balance ladders
- Must be able to adequately hear and respond to voice commands and alerts from other employees, alarms and other job-related noises
- Visual acuity, depth perception and color discrimination consistent with that required to work at heights and on uneven surfaces
- Safety/Steel toe shoes are required.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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