PIPE WELDER SEMI-SKILLED
About The Position
Ingalls Shipbuilding Pipe Welders perform pipe welding procedures on stainless steel and copper-nickel pipe using gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding. The role supports piping networks that supply ships with chemicals, steam, ventilation, and heating and cooling systems. The job may also involve a variety of metal materials and welding processes, including shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), or stick welding, and flux-core arc welding (FCAW), or wire welding. The shipyard is an around-the-clock manufacturing environment. Production work may take place at different heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions. Welders may be assigned to day or night shifts depending on shipbuilding demands. Ingalls emphasizes safe work practices that meet or exceed industry standards.
Requirements
- Must have graduated from a pipe welder program at a vo-tech school or other training school.
- The training program must include TIG root and stick fill and cap on steel piping in the 6GR position.
Nice To Haves
- Mississippi Tech Master Certification
Responsibilities
- Perform pipe welding procedures on stainless steel and copper-nickel pipe using GTAW/TIG welding.
- Use a variety of welding processes and work with different metal materials, including SMAW/stick welding and FCAW/wire welding.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
- On-site health centers
- Tele-medicine
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings plan options (401K)
- Financial education and planning tools
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Educational and training programs for continual career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
