Pipe Welder J1 - J4 (DAY SHIFT)

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com • Norfolk, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics NASSCO is seeking five Pipe Welders, Journeyperson levels 1–4, for its Pipeshop in Norfolk, Virginia. The position is on day shift, with hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and a 45-minute lunch. No security clearance is required. Candidates must be able to access Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.

Qualifications vary by journeyperson level. Journeyperson 4 welders should understand applicable welding standards and joint designs, weld a range of materials and pipe and plate joints using TIG and stick methods, operate and troubleshoot specified welding equipment, weld using a mag-base mirror, and use Metro PCP 912-04 for P-I piping. Journeyperson 3 welders should know proper joint designs, weld pipe and plate using TIG and stick methods, work with specified metals, operate welding banks and some welding machines, and troubleshoot TIG lines and machines. Journeyperson 2 welders should have some knowledge of joint designs, be able to stick weld, be willing to learn TIG, and operate welding banks. Journeyperson 1 welders should be able to stick weld fillet and butt joints, be willing to learn other procedures, and pass a 6-G carbon steel pipe welding test.

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with disabilities may contact Human Resources to request an accommodation during the application process.

Requirements

• Journeyperson 4: Working knowledge of welding standards including Tech-Pub-278, Tech-Pub-248, and MIL-STD-1689, and proper joint designs in accordance with MIL-STD-22D.
• Journeyperson 4: Ability to weld various materials using TIG and stick, including plate and pipe joints such as sockets, butts, E.B. rings, backing rings, and open butts.
• Journeyperson 4: Experience with cuni, monel, stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel/cromoly.
• Journeyperson 4: Ability to set up and operate SYNCHROWAVE 250 and POWCON ST-300 welding machines and troubleshoot TIG lines and machines.
• Journeyperson 4: Ability to weld using a mag-base mirror and use Metro PCP 912-04 for P-I piping.
• Journeyperson 3: Knowledge of proper joint designs in accordance with MIL-STD-22D and ability to weld different materials using stick and TIG.
• Journeyperson 3: Ability to weld pipe and plate joints, including butts, sockets, and backing rings.
• Journeyperson 3: Experience with carbon steel/cromoly, cuni, and stainless steel.
• Journeyperson 3: Ability to operate welding banks, some knowledge of SYNCHROWAVE 250 and POWCON ST-300 welding machines, and ability to troubleshoot TIG lines and machines.
• Journeyperson 2: Some knowledge of proper weld joint designs, ability to stick weld, and ability to operate welding banks.
• Journeyperson 2: Willingness to learn TIG welding.
• Journeyperson 1: Ability to stick weld fillet and butt joints, willingness to learn other procedures, and ability to pass a 6-G carbon steel pipe welding test.
• Must be able to access Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyperson 2: Experience with various metals is helpful but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Weld pipe and plate joints using TIG and/or stick welding methods, as applicable to journeyperson level.
• Operate welding banks and welding machines as applicable to journeyperson level.
• Troubleshoot TIG lines and welding machines at journeyperson levels 3 and 4.
• Use a mag-base mirror for TIG and stick welding at journeyperson level 4.
• Use Metro PCP 912-04 for P-I piping at journeyperson level 4.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed