Alabama Heat Exchangers

10/20/2023

FORGOT TO MENTION WE WORK 4 10'S (MON-THURS.) W/ OT AVAILABLE!

HTTPS://WWW.HEATEXCHANGER.COM

10/20/2023

WE'RE HIRING!

AHE IS CURRENTLY SEEKING TO BRING ON SOME MORE TOP TALENT!

LOOKING FOR PIPEFITTERS AND WELDERS IN PARTICULAR, BUT WE'RE ALSO LOOKING FOR SOME GENERAL HELP IN OUR SHOP. IF YOU LIKE TO USE YOUR HANDS AND TALENTS TO MAKE COOL FABRICATED ITEMS AND HAVE A GREAT WORK ETHIC, FEEL FREE TO SEND A RESUME TO [email protected].

WELDERS - ALL POSITIONS, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, AND SAW - CARBON STEEL, STAINLESS, NICKEL ALLOYS, TITANIUM - IN SHOP AND ON SITE

FITTERS - PIPEFITTING, TANKS, SQUARE TO ROUND, STRUCTURAL - ASME PRESSURE VESSEL EXPERIENCE A PLUS

GENERAL - FITTER AND WELDER HELPERS, MECHANICS, GENERAL SHOP HELP - WILL TRAIN.

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTPS://WWW.HEATEXCHANGER.COM

Alabama Heat Exchangers, Inc. is an Engineered‐to‐Order fabrication and repair company in business to meet the highly specialized process equipment needs of our clients. We’ve been serving various industries as a small business with an unwavering passion for quality and excellence since 1986. ...

07/18/2023

AHE is currently seeking a reliable, safety-oriented individual with a positive attitude and strong work ethic to join our team in this fast-paced heavy industrial fabrication environment.
Required skills:
Blueprint reading
Manual torch/plasma operation.
Fitting tool operation.
Grinder operation.
Tack welding.
Prepping/joining weldments.
Proficient with measuring tools.
Weld distortion estimating.
Required knowledge/experience:
Burning
Grinding
Various metal properties.
Strong math and geometry.
ASME Code quality requirements
Minimum of 4 years of experience fitting ASME pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
Specific Tasks
Perform layouts to locate piping and attachments on vessels and heat exchangers.
Operate oxyacetelene & plasma torches, and cut-off wheels to make cuts.
Operate grinders to prep weld joints.
Operate fitting tools to fit weld joints.
Fit vessel and heat exchanger components to within quality requirements.
Assemble heat exchanger bundles.
Tack weld various components (assistance may be provided).
Use/Interpret 2-D blueprints for all fitting.
Fabricate jigs to aid in fitting components.
Key Result Areas
Reliability:
Reporting to work on time
Good attendance
Willingness to work overtime as needed
Finishing tasks within expected time frames
Willingness to work in field as needed
Safety:
Following all relevant safety requirements
Reporting any safety hazards immediately to proper personnel
Maintaining a positive and safe attitude
Consenting to and passing random drug screens
Perform good housekeeping practices.
Attitude:
Maintaining a positive attitude
Able to work well with others
Willing to troubleshoot and find solutions
Willing to communicate with others to meet goals
Providing suggestions to management to help with decision-making
Maintaining a “team-oriented” mindset.
Showing up to work ready to put forth your best effort at whatever you do
Performance:
Must be able to perform tasks within the required time frame
Finished work must meet all quality requirements
Must be able to perform layouts, cuts, tacks, joint preps efficiently
Benefits:
401K
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid holidays
Paid vacation (eligible after 2080 hours of straight time work)
Hours of operation:
Shop – M-TH 6am – 4:30pm w/ 15-min break at 9:30am and 30-min lunch (unpaid) at 12pm
Office – M-F 7am – 3:30pm

07/05/2022

AHE is currently seeking a reliable, safety‐oriented individual with a positive attitude and strong work
ethic to join our team in this fast‐paced heavy industrial fabrication environment.
Required skills:
 Blueprint reading
 Lathe setup and operation
 Boring mill setup and operation
 CNC mill setup and operation
 Radial drill setup and operation
 Basic welding
 Machinist calculations
 Measuring with standard tape, micrometers, calipers, and other various measuring tools
 Machine maintenance and troubleshooting
Required knowledge:
 Machine setup and operation
 Machinist math
 Machinability of different steels
 Speed/feed settings for different steels
 Machine safety
Key Result Areas
 Reliability:
o Reporting to work on time
o Good attendance
o Willingness to work overtime as needed
o Finishing tasks within expected time frames
o Willingness to work in field as needed
 Safety:
o Following all relevant safety requirements
o Reporting any safety hazards immediately to proper personnel
o Maintaining a positive and safe attitude
o Consenting to and passing random drug screens
 Attitude:
o Maintaining a positive attitude
o Able to work well with others
o Willing to troubleshoot and find solutions
o Providing suggestions to management to help with decision‐making
o Maintaining a “team‐oriented” mindset.
o Showing up to work ready to put forth your best effort at whatever you do
Benefits:
 401K
 Health Insurance
 Dental Insurance
 Paid holidays
 Paid vacation (eligible after 2080 hours of straight time work)
Hours of operation:
 Shop – M‐TH 6am – 4:30pm w/ 15‐min break at 9:30am and 30‐min lunch (unpaid) at 12pm
 Office – M‐F 7am – 3:30pm

06/23/2020

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05/29/2020

The goal of tube rolling is to create a leak-proof mechanical seal or joint. However, in cases where the joint is not properly rolled or if it begins to change over time it can cause leaks. Leaks can also occur from holes that form within the tube, either from deposit

01/03/2020

https://www.thefabricator.com/tubepipejournal/article/tubepipefabrication/welding-zirconium-and-zirconium-alloys-part-i

Editor's Note: This is the first installment of a three-part series on welding zirconium. Part I addresses metallurgy, weld preparation, and shielding techniques. Part II covers welding technique. Part III discusses additional methods of joining refractory metals.

12/22/2019

Industry veteran Jackie Morris completes his account of many costly missteps that can be avoided with the help of a Certified Welding Supervisor.

09/03/2019

Thanks to all who came out to remember Jim Helland and thanks to his family and the OK Bicycle Shop for putting this on. RIP Jim.

08/24/2019

Board meeting?