Welder - Pipe
Company
Superior Skilled Trades
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time and Contractor
Posted
8 hours ago
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SimplyHired
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Job Description
Pipe Welder – ASME B31.1 (Medical / Research Facility)
Superior Skilled Trades is seeking Pipe Welders for a long‑term project at a medical/research facility.
1+ year project, steady hours, clean environment, and $100/day per diem!
PAY: $33.00–$38.00/hour (based upon experience)
HOURS: Expected shifts will be 8‑hour days starting at 7:00 AM
SCHEDULE: Expected work will be Monday–Friday; approximately 40+ hours/week
START DATE: ASAP
DURATION: This is anticipated to be a 1+ year contract position
PER DIEM: $100/day (paid for days worked)
Pipe Welder Job Description:
The Pipe Welder will weld mechanical piping systems to ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code inside active laboratory and research facilities. Work includes welding steam, hydronic, chilled water, condensate, and other mechanical systems. Welders must follow strict facility protocols, maintain high‑precision weld quality, and work safely within sensitive, controlled environments and mechanical rooms.
Qualifications for Pipe Welder:
· OSHA 10 certification
· ASME B31.1 Qualified Pipe Welder
· Demonstrated ability to weld to B31.1 specifications
· Experience welding high‑pressure and code‑level mechanical piping
· Ability to work in controlled environments with elevated safety/security requirements
· Must be able to read and interpret drawings and weld to precise tolerances
· Must be able to pass a mandatory weld test prior to dispatch
· Must be able to safely use hand/power tools and welding PPE
· Must be able to perform job duties that require standing, crouching, twisting upper body, working in tight spaces, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
· Position requires the use of PPE including: steel‑toe boots, welding hood, gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing
Additional Requirements for Pipe Welder:
· Must be eligible to work in the United States
· Must have reliable transportation to the job site
· Pre‑employment drug screen and background screening
SST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER!Hablamos Español!
¡Llámenos a nuestras oficinas y pida comunicarse con alguien que hable español!
INDO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Superior Skilled Trades is seeking Pipe Welders for a long‑term project at a medical/research facility.
1+ year project, steady hours, clean environment, and $100/day per diem!
PAY: $33.00–$38.00/hour (based upon experience)
HOURS: Expected shifts will be 8‑hour days starting at 7:00 AM
SCHEDULE: Expected work will be Monday–Friday; approximately 40+ hours/week
START DATE: ASAP
DURATION: This is anticipated to be a 1+ year contract position
PER DIEM: $100/day (paid for days worked)
Pipe Welder Job Description:
The Pipe Welder will weld mechanical piping systems to ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code inside active laboratory and research facilities. Work includes welding steam, hydronic, chilled water, condensate, and other mechanical systems. Welders must follow strict facility protocols, maintain high‑precision weld quality, and work safely within sensitive, controlled environments and mechanical rooms.
Qualifications for Pipe Welder:
· OSHA 10 certification
· ASME B31.1 Qualified Pipe Welder
· Demonstrated ability to weld to B31.1 specifications
· Experience welding high‑pressure and code‑level mechanical piping
· Ability to work in controlled environments with elevated safety/security requirements
· Must be able to read and interpret drawings and weld to precise tolerances
· Must be able to pass a mandatory weld test prior to dispatch
· Must be able to safely use hand/power tools and welding PPE
· Must be able to perform job duties that require standing, crouching, twisting upper body, working in tight spaces, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
· Position requires the use of PPE including: steel‑toe boots, welding hood, gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing
Additional Requirements for Pipe Welder:
· Must be eligible to work in the United States
· Must have reliable transportation to the job site
· Pre‑employment drug screen and background screening
SST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER!Hablamos Español!
¡Llámenos a nuestras oficinas y pida comunicarse con alguien que hable español!
INDO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
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Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
