Pipe Welder Class 1
About The Position
The Pipe Welder I works onsite at Birdon’s shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. The role involves welding copper-nickel alloys, TIG welding in all positions, and performing field welding in tight areas. The welder must identify pipe alloys and appropriate welding rods, recognize improper joint fit-up before welding, and understand pipe-joint requirements, purging, and weld sizes and types. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position requires a 6G SMAW welding test within 90 days of employment. Birdon emphasizes workforce health and safety and environmental responsibility.
Requirements
- Three years of experience as a pipe welder.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Pass a 6G SMAW welding test within 90 days of employment.
- Fundamental knowledge of the marine or manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities
- Weld copper-nickel alloys.
- TIG weld in all positions.
- Work in tight areas and perform field welding as required.
- Identify improper pipe-joint fit-up before welding.
- Perform mirror welding.
- Recognize different pipe alloys and the rods required for them.
- Know and apply proper root openings for butt-weld systems and setback requirements for socket-weld systems.
- Understand and use purging requirements.
- Understand weld sizes and types, including convex and concave welds.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match and pre-tax and post-tax options
- Vacation and sick accrual
- Holiday pay
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee referral program
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
