Pipe Welder

Position: Pipe Welder
Reports to: Pipe Shop Manager
Location: Athens, GA and/or Commerce, GA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Saturdays as needed, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Status: Full-time | Overtime Available

Note: This is a local, in-shop position. Per diem is not available.

About RAI

Founded in 1996, Reinicke Athens, Inc. (RAI) is a privately owned industrial construction company and AISC-certified steel fabricator and erector. We serve Fortune 500 clients and others throughout the Southeast with self-performed services including:

• Process Piping


• Electrical, Mechanical, and Rigging


• Millwright Work


• Structural, Miscellaneous, and Stainless Steel Fabrication


• Steel Erection and Detailing

Position Summary

We’re hiring Pipe Welders for immediate openings in our Commerce, GA and Athens, GA fabrication shops. You’ll weld and assemble pipe systems for large-scale industrial projects in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage, chemical, aerospace, and general manufacturing sectors.

Why Work at RAI?

• We’re guided by our core values: Integrity, Safety, Quality, and Results


• Family-owned and committed to work/life balance


• Supportive, team-based culture with open communication


• AISC Certified with a top-tier safety record (99th percentile nationally)


• Growing company with modern facilities and room for career advancement


• Individualized training and growth plans for each employee

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have at least 1 year of pipe welding experience or a relevant welding certificate


• Be familiar with ASME B31.3 and standard construction practices


• Know how to read and interpret weld symbols, drawings, and procedures


• Be comfortable working with carbon steel, stainless steel, and sanitary tube


• Be able to pass a practical pipe welding test


• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all OSHA safety guidelines


• Bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Combo welding experience (e.g., TIG + MIG)


• Familiarity with TipTIG, robotic pipe welding, or pipe programming


• Pipe fitting knowledge with ASME B31.1 and B31.3


• NDE/weld inspection experience (RT, UT, MT, PT)


• NCCER Certification or formal technical training

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay + overtime


• Medical, dental, vision


• Voluntary life & disability options


• PTO + paid holidays


• 401(k) with company match


• Annual performance bonus

Please Note

This role is not eligible for per diem, as it is not a travel-based position. Candidates must be local to the Athens or Commerce, GA area.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RAI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are a drug-free workplace, and employment is contingent on passing a drug screening and E-Verify check.