Pipe Fitter/Welder

Pipe Fitter/Welder


Company
ThinkResource Infosoluctions Pvt ltd
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Posted
24 hours ago
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Job Description
Pipe Fitter:

installs, assembles, fabricates, maintains, and repairs high-pressure and low-pressure piping systems (water, steam, chemical, gas) in industrial or commercial settings. Key duties include reading blueprints, cutting/threading pipes, welding joints, and conducting safety tests. It requires strong mechanical skills, physical stamina, and strict adherence to safety standards.

Key Responsibilities
• Installation and Assembly: Lay out, fabricate, and install piping systems, supports, and related equipment according to specifications and codes.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and isometric drawings to plan layout and design.
• Cutting and Threading: Cut, bend, and thread pipe using saws, cutting torches, and pipe benders.
• Welding and Joining: Join pipe sections using welding, brazing, soldering, or cementing techniques.
• Testing and Inspection: Conduct hydrostatic, pressure, and leak tests on systems to ensure integrity and compliance with standards.
• Maintenance and Repair: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair or replace existing piping and fixtures.

Required Skills and Qualifications
• Education: High school diploma or GED; completion of an apprenticeship program is usually preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in welding (TIG, MIG, Stick), pipe fabrication, and tool operation (grinders, torches).
• Mathematical Aptitude: Ability to calculate pipe angles, measurements, and pressure requirements.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and lift heavy materials.
• Safety Compliance: Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety protocols, especially when handling hazardous materials.

Work Environment

Pipe fitters often work in industrial settings like refineries, power plants, chemical factories, and construction sites. The work may involve working weekends or overtime to meet project deadlines

Experience: 0 - 5 Yrs

Education: ITI/ Diploma or equivalent.

Salary: Rs. 15000 – Rs 45000/- pm

Facility: Meal, Accommodation, Company transport, Medical (Chronical not included)

Visa and Ticket free

Job Location: Ghana for 7 months and then back to India and will be deployed as per Project demand’s Location. After 1 month If Candidate wish to travel abroad then we will assign the project.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:
• Food provided
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the minimum wage for welder jobs in India as of 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the minimum wage for welders classified as skilled workers in the central sphere is ₹18,500 per month effective from 1 April 2026. This rate applies to establishments under the Minimum Wages Act with overtime paid at double the ordinary rate beyond 8 hours daily. The amount is revised annually based on the consumer price index.
Q What documents are required to register for welder jobs on the National Career Service portal in 2026?
As per the National Career Service, applicants for welder jobs must upload Aadhaar number linked to UIDAI, ITI welder certificate, and bank account details during registration. The portal requires a recent photograph and mobile number verified via OTP for job alerts starting 1 January 2026. No application fee is charged for any vacancy listed on ncs.gov.in.
Q What are the legal working hours and leave entitlements for welders in India?
As per the Ministry of Labour & Employment, welders are entitled to a maximum of 48 working hours per week with at least one rest day under the Factories Act as of 2026. Annual leave with wages is 15 days after 240 days of work plus 10 festival holidays. Night shift welders receive an additional 12.5 percent allowance on basic pay.
Q How much EPF is deducted from a welder salary of ₹20,000 per month in 2026?
As per EPFO, employees earning up to ₹15,000 basic pay contribute 12 percent toward EPF while employers match the amount, resulting in ₹1,800 monthly deduction from a ₹20,000 salary where basic is capped at ₹15,000. The contribution rate remains unchanged for the financial year 2026-27. Statements are available on the EPFO member portal after UAN activation.
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