Pipe welder: specializing in joining pipes

A pipe welder is a welder who specializes in joining different types of pipe joints and piping systems. Being able to properly suture and weld the correct dimensions are important tasks. The pipe welder is mainly employed by construction or installation companies in sectors such as the oil and gas industry, shipbuilding, chemicals and the food industry.

What does a pipe welder do?

The pipe welder works closely with the pipe fitter. Assignments are completed independently. He makes specialist and certified welding work. The pipe welder can read and interpret welding technical drawings and welding method descriptions (WPS). He makes and repairs pipe joints and piping systems. The main activities are:

  • Heading
  • Welding
  • Finishing


The pipe welder receives orders from the company office, assistant welding foreman and/or workshop manager. The pipe welder reports to the cooperating welding foreman and/or workshop manager.

The competencies of a pipe welder

Good workmanship requires that the person possess competencies that are decisive for the job, the profession. A pipe welder should possess:

Independence
The approach to your work depends on the situation or is discussed in advance. Your own input in the working method and solving problems you do on the basis of insight and experience.

Specialist knowledge
Pipes are often used to transport hazardous materials, which can pose a risk to people and the environment if connections or repairs are not made properly. Failures, even when non-hazardous materials are involved, can be very problematic.

What is included in the training of a pipe welder?

To be able to grow in the profession and to have the right competences, a learning path has been set out for the pipe welder. This consists of welding training, welding courses and workshops. 

  • Manual TIG stainless steel pipe training
  • Workshop Drawing
  • Workshop on reading and preparing a welding method description (WPS)
 

By growing in the work, the talent is developed, the craftsmanship increases, the appreciation grows, other connections are made and solutions are found more quickly.

Career opportunities for a pipe welder

Are you ambitious and do you want to grow within welding technology. If so, there are various positions / professions for which you can continue to learn:

 

Elektrolas supports operational and managerial staff to take the right steps by providing them with professional training.

Elektrolas advises the right route

By taking a project-based approach to employee training, you can make strategic decisions. We advise you on the long-term direction you can take with your employees and the training you need to achieve that. We have our own welding school in Waalwijk, where we offer all training courses and workshops. This makes the flow of the learning process very smooth. Would you like to talk to us about a training program for cobot welders or do you want to look at your entire workforce together? Contact our Training Department at 0416-235036 or lasschool@elektrolas.com. You can also leave your details and we will contact you.

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Our Overall Approach

When it comes to welding, elektrolas has all the knowledge and resources in-house. We are a point of contact for all those involved in the welding process, from tendering to quality control. We are a total provider in the welding field. We secure quality, offer training, sell, rent and service on welding equipment. This is our disc-of-five. Five services that reinforce each other. That is how we ensure that our customers are ready for the future.
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