Pipe Welder

Hutco • Portsmouth, VA

1d • Onsite

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 and pass the required welding qualifications before starting work. The position is physically demanding and takes place in shipboard and industrial environments, including hot, humid, tight, or restricted spaces.

Requirements

• At least five years of documented commercial or naval experience as a Pipe Welder.
• Qualification 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 conditions and physically demanding shipboard and industrial settings.
• Ability to climb ladders and staging and work in tight or restricted areas.
• Ability to comply with applicable OSHA shipbuilding safety requirements and required PPE and safety procedures.
• Accurately use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and six-inch scales.
• Successfully complete required qualification testing, 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 welding qualification tests administered by the Newport News Welding School.

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 insert welding and fusion work as required.
• Perform mirror welding using SMAW and GTAW processes.
• Use oxygen/propane heating torches.
• Work in shipboard environments, including on ladders, staging, and sub-assemblies.
• Use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and six-inch scales accurately.
• Follow applicable OSHA shipbuilding safety requirements, PPE requirements, and safety procedures.
• Complete required welding qualification tests before starting work.

Benefits

• Limited benefit plan available through Essential Staff Care, including medical/prescription coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, short-term disability, term life benefits, and accidental death and dismemberment benefit.
• Hotel accommodations may be advanced for the first two weeks as a loan, where applicable.

What This Job Offers

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