Pipe Welder

Venture Dynamics • Pascagoula, MS

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Venture Dynamics is seeking skilled and experienced Shipyard Pipe Welders to perform high-quality welding on copper-nickel, stainless steel, and carbon steel piping systems aboard Navy and commercial vessels. Pipe Welders will execute GTAW (TIG) and SMAW welding in restricted positions, prepare and fit pipe joints, install CuNi systems. This position requires advanced pipe welding capability, strong fit-up proficiency, and the ability to work safely in confined, elevated, and shipboard environments.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of pipe welding experience in ship repair or marine/industrial environments
• Ability to pass NAVSEA or customer-required weld tests, including
• 6G/6GR or restricted-position welding
• 2-inch CuNi GTAW pipe test
• Additional material/process tests as required
• Proficiency in GTAW root and fill on CuNi and stainless steel
• Strong understanding of pipe joint fit-up, weld prep, and distortion control
• Ability to interpret pipe drawings, weld symbols, and isometric layouts
• Must supply and maintain a personal tool set appropriate for pipe welding
• Ability to work aboard vessels, in confined spaces, at heights, and in physically demanding positions
• Ability to lift 40–60 lbs and sustain awkward welding positions
• Must pass background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe welding using GTAW and SMAW in all positions, including restricted-access configurations
• Weld copper-nickel (CuNi), stainless steel, and carbon steel piping for shipboard systems
• Fit, prep, and weld butt joints, socket welds, flanges, reducers, tees, and specialty fitting
• Execute weld preparation including beveling, cleaning, grinding, and joint alignment for high-quality root and fill passes

What This Job Offers

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