Sanitary Orbital Welder
Fort Dodge, IAPosted Oct 22, 2026
Job description
Sanitary Orbital Welder This position operates specialized equipment to create precise, seamless welds on tubular components by rotating a welding head around the joint on pipes and fittings. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reads and interprets project plans, blueprints and other written instructions and diagrams to perform task at hand.
- Sets up the welding machine, preparing components, performing welds according to specifications.
- Responsible for cutting, cleaning, and tacking tubular components to ensure proper fit for welding.
- Performs orbital welds on pipes, tubes, and fittings, maintaining consistent weld quality throughout the joint.
- Cleans and maintains the orbital welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conserves resources whenever possible to ensure budgetary integrity and client satisfaction.
- Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- 3 years of welding experience on Orbital machine preferred.
- Welding certification from an accredited school is strongly preferred .
- Current OSHA 10 Certification preferred. . KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of welding machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, or other industrial structures.
- Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession.
- Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision, understand and follow directions.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, comprehend and trouble-shoot problems that may arise. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision.
- Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
- See and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
- Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time. WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles, and loud noises as well as hazardous chemicals or waste.
- Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.
- May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity or cold and wet conditions. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Travel, overtime, some holidays and weekends may be required. REQUIRED TOOLS: Must possess and bring hand tools to each job site such as: Hammers, Chipping Tools, Grinders, Welding Hood, Welding Gloves, Stingers, Clamps, Pliers and Brushes. Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies. Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.
Description copied from Robinson Construction's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.
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