🔥 We're Hiring: Pipe Welder! 🔥
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Pipe Welder to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pipe welding, fabrication, and installation across various industrial projects. You'll work with different materials and welding techniques to ensure high-quality, precise welds that meet industry standards and safety requirements.
📍 Location: Newport News, United States
⏰ Work Mode: Work From Office
💼 Role: Pipe Welder
What You'll Do:
🔧 Perform high-quality pipe welding using various techniques (TIG, MIG, Stick)
📐 Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding specifications
🛠️ Fabricate, install, and repair piping systems
🔍 Conduct quality inspections and testing of completed welds
⚡ Maintain welding equipment and ensure proper safety protocols
📋 Document work progress and maintain accurate records
What We're Looking For:
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Minimum of five years commercial/naval experience Required Skills:
1.Multi-pass. All position fillet and butt welds using the SMAW (Shielded metal arc) process
2. Ability to fuse inserts and weld carbon steel, stainless steel and copper nickel pipe
Using the SMAW and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) processes
3. Ability to mirror weld using the SMAW and GTAW processes
4. Heating - Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch
5. Experience working in physically demanding environments shipboard, sub-assemblies, ladders, staging.
6. Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.
7. Ability to properly use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a six inch scale. Welding Qualifications:
1. All positions using the SMAW and GTAW processes
2. Thin wall sockets (Required for below 0.187 wall joints)
The Welding School will administer tests for the following qualifications:
1. Welders Vision Test (5 Minutes)
2. Visual Inspection of Welds Level I (4 Hours)
3. Pre-heat and Interpass (1 hour)
4. Fire Watch CBT (2 hours)
5. Torch Safety test and practical (3 hours)
6. Welding Qualification tests for: 503, 502, 541, 725, 506, 659, 556, 650, 664 and 557
(Testing will run approximately 2½ weeks).
Ready to showcase your welding expertise? 🚀 Apply now and build your career with us!