Pipe Welder, Self Perform

What to Expect

The Self Perform Mechanical Pipe Welder is a skilled craft professional who welds and fits industrial process and utility piping under Foreman direction. This role executes stainless steel, carbon steel, and other common industrial steel piping work per work packages, isometrics, weld procedures, and project quality standards. Success means code-compliant weld quality, proper fit-up, and productive install that keeps process piping fronts moving. This role will be Reno local and will require travel to multiple job sites throughout the Reno Region.

What You'll Do

• Weld stainless steel, carbon steel, and other industrial steel process and utility piping systems per approved WPS/PQR, drawings, and weld maps under Foreman direction
• Fit, align, and prepare pipe joints, valves, supports, and specialties so welds meet gap, alignment, and cleanliness requirements before weld-out
• Execute assigned piping install from ISOs, P&IDs, spool drawings, and work packages; complete full pipefitter tasks as required to keep the work front productive
• Perform orbital welding and automatic/semi-automatic process work when specified; support manual stick, TIG, and MIG processes as qualified for the joint
• Verify fit-up and welder qualification match joint requirements; support QC hold points, weld maps, NDE readiness, and punchlist closeout on assigned scope
• Follow all hot work, confined space, pressure test, and PTP requirements; maintain tools, machines, and consumables in safe working condition
• Report material shortages, drawing conflicts, and gating issues to the Foreman immediately; communicate completed install and weld quantities for Structor reporting

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of industrial pipe welding experience on process, utility, or manufacturing construction projects (battery, chemical, semiconductor, or similar preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to weld stainless steel, carbon steel, and other common industrial steel pipe to project specifications and applicable code requirements
• Current welding certifications appropriate to process piping work (e.g., ASME Section IX / AWS as required by project); ability to pass site qualification tests
• Full pipefitter experience preferred: layout, fit-up, hangers/supports, valve install, and reading ISOs, P&IDs, and spool drawings without constant rework
• Orbital welding experience preferred on stainless or process tubing/pipe systems
• Physical ability to work overhead, in elevated and confined spaces, and on 10–12 hour field shifts while maintaining quality and safety standards
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 a plus. Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-site Reno Region environment and follow Tesla EHS and hot work controls

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.