Pipe Welder

HutcoPortsmouth, VA
Onsite

About The Position

Hutco, Inc. is seeking skilled Pipe Welders with a minimum of five years of commercial or naval experience. The Pipe Welder will perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) processes on a variety of materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel pipe.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years of commercial or naval experience.
  • Proficient in multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW and GTAW processes.
  • Ability to fuse inserts and weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel pipe.
  • Experience with mirror welding using SMAW and GTAW processes.
  • Experience using Oxygen/Propane heating torch.
  • Experience working in physically demanding environments such as shipboard, sub-assemblies, ladders, and staging.
  • Familiarity with OSHA regulations related to shipbuilding.
  • Proficient in using fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a six-inch scale.
  • Qualified to weld in all positions using SMAW and GTAW processes.
  • Experience with thin wall sockets (below 0.187 wall joints).
  • Must pass Welders Vision Test.
  • Must pass Visual Inspection of Welds (Level I).
  • Must pass Pre-heat and Interpass Fire Watch.
  • Must pass CBT and Torch Safety Test.

Responsibilities

  • Perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW and GTAW processes.
  • Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel pipe.
  • Perform mirror welding using SMAW and GTAW processes.
  • Use Oxygen/Propane heating torch.
  • Work in physically demanding environments such as shipboard, sub-assemblies, ladders, and staging.
  • Adhere to OSHA regulations related to shipbuilding.
  • Use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a six-inch scale.
  • Weld in all positions using SMAW and GTAW processes.
  • Weld thin wall sockets (below 0.187 wall joints).
  • Pass Welders Vision Test.
  • Pass Visual Inspection of Welds (Level I).
  • Perform Pre-heat and Interpass Fire Watch.
  • Pass CBT and Torch Safety Test.

Benefits

  • Medical / Prescription
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Short Term Disability
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Per diem available for those who qualify
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