Pipe Welder - Fabrication Shop

Job Title: Pipe Welder

Company:

Loenbro, LLC

Business Unit/Department: Fabrication Shop

Location:

Casper, WY

Reports to:

Foreman/Superintendent

Employment Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries, and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose.

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary

Loenbro is seeking experienced Fab Shop Pipe Welders to join our Casper Fabrication Shop team. This position is responsible for fabricating, fitting, and welding pipe spools and related assemblies for industrial and energy-sector projects. Candidates should have experience producing high-quality welds using GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG/Wire Feed) processes while maintaining productivity, safety, and quality standards.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with a growing company that offers career advancement, competitive benefits, and the stability of consistent shop-based work.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Fabricate, fit, weld, and assemble pipe spools and related assemblies in a fabrication shop environment.

Perform high-quality welds using GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG/Wire Feed) processes in accordance with approved welding procedures.

Read and interpret isometric drawings, fabrication drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols.

Verify fit-up, dimensions, alignment, and weld quality before final completion.

Select proper welding consumables, filler metals, and materials based on project requirements.

Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and customer standards.

Operate fabrication equipment and material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.

Assist in training and mentoring welder helpers and apprentices.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Follow all company safety policies, quality requirements, and customer specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: Minimum three (3) years of pipe welding experience in a fabrication shop, industrial construction, oil & gas, energy, mining, or related industry; or completion of a two-year welding program from an accredited technical or vocational school.
• Proficiency in GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG/Wire Feed) welding processes.
• Experience welding carbon steel and/or stainless steel pipe.
• Ability to read and interpret isometric drawings, fabrication drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols.
• Knowledge of applicable welding codes, quality standards, and fabrication practices.
• Knowledge of weld shrinkage, distortion control, and fit-up techniques.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment weld test.
• Preferred: Experience with SMAW and FCAW welding processes.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Physical Demands and Work Environment
• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in a fabrication shop environment with exposure to varying temperatures, welding operations, cutting equipment, fabrication machinery, overhead cranes, and material handling equipment.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, and other physically demanding activities are required throughout the workday.
• Exposure to noise levels above 85 decibels, welding fumes, airborne particulates, and other industrial shop conditions is expected.

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.