Pipe Welder
About The Position
Hutco, Inc. is seeking experienced Pipe Welders for shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia. The role involves multi-pass, all-position pipe welding using SMAW and GTAW processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel piping systems. Candidates must complete required welding qualification testing before assignment and be prepared to pass all required qualifications before starting work. The work takes place in physically demanding shipboard and industrial environments, which may include high temperatures and humidity, ladders and staging, sub-assemblies, and tight or restricted areas. Employees must follow shipbuilding safety requirements and required PPE procedures. Pay is up to $50.00 per hour, with $120 per diem for those who qualify. A limited benefit plan is available through Essential Staff Care. Hotel accommodations may be advanced for the first two weeks as a loan, where applicable.
Requirements
- Minimum five years of documented commercial or naval experience as a Pipe Welder.
- Qualified to weld in all positions using SMAW and GTAW processes.
- Experience with thin-wall socket welding below .187 wall thickness.
- Experience with multi-pass pipe welding.
- Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel pipe.
- Experience with mirror welding.
- Ability to work in high-temperature and high-humidity environments and perform physically demanding shipboard and industrial work.
- Ability to climb ladders and staging and work in tight or restricted areas.
- Understand and follow applicable OSHA shipbuilding safety requirements.
- Accurately use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and six-inch scales.
- Successfully complete required welding qualifications, which may include a Welder Vision Test, Visual Inspection of Welds Level I, pre-heat and interpass requirements, Fire Watch CBT, Torch Safety Test, and tests administered by the Newport News Welding School.
Responsibilities
- Perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW and GTAW.
- Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel pipe.
- Perform insert welding and fusion work as required.
- Perform mirror welding using SMAW and GTAW processes.
- Use oxygen/propane heating torches.
- Work in shipboard and industrial settings, including on ladders, staging, and sub-assemblies, and in tight or restricted areas.
- Follow applicable OSHA shipbuilding safety requirements and required PPE and safety procedures.
- Use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and six-inch scales accurately.
- Complete required qualification testing before assignment.
Benefits
- Medical / Prescription
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Short Term Disability
- Term Life Benefits
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit
- Hotel accommodations may be advanced for the first two weeks as a loan, where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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