Shipyard Pipe Welder
About The Position
PIPE WELDER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Welding in and out of position on various pipe configurations using SMAW and FCAW welding processes. Work closely with supervisors and pipe fitters to provide solutions to design deficiencies, system breakdowns, equipment malfunctions and other repair situations. Tear down/repair/repack/reassemble valves in place. Assess and repair reach-rods, deck actuators, valve handles, valve bodies and bonnets. Repair sanitary systems aboard vessels. Work with systems aboard vessels for fresh/potable water. Work with engine cooling systems. Repair or renew various other pieces of equipment as warranted. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Successfully pass a 6GR Pipe Welding Test using SMAW and FCAW. Stainless Steel 6GR Pipe Welding Test will be SMAW. Follows ABS / USCG pipe welding and fitting requirements Assist in all types of valve, reach rod, heat exchanger or other miscellaneous mechanical work Will work independently with minimal supervision Conflict management, leadership, teambuilding and time management skills will be used Attention to detail, organizational, problem solving, analytical, critical thinking and decision making skills will be used EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or Equivalent Two (2) years of pipe welding experience Must have tools; employer does not provide tools Shipyard Experience is preferred
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Two (2) years of pipe welding experience
- Must have tools; employer does not provide tools
Nice To Haves
- Shipyard Experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Welding in and out of position on various pipe configurations using SMAW and FCAW welding processes.
- Work closely with supervisors and pipe fitters to provide solutions to design deficiencies, system breakdowns, equipment malfunctions and other repair situations.
- Tear down/repair/repack/reassemble valves in place.
- Assess and repair reach-rods, deck actuators, valve handles, valve bodies and bonnets.
- Repair sanitary systems aboard vessels.
- Work with systems aboard vessels for fresh/potable water.
- Work with engine cooling systems.
- Repair or renew various other pieces of equipment as warranted.
- Successfully pass a 6GR Pipe Welding Test using SMAW and FCAW.
- Stainless Steel 6GR Pipe Welding Test will be SMAW.
- Follows ABS / USCG pipe welding and fitting requirements
- Assist in all types of valve, reach rod, heat exchanger or other miscellaneous mechanical work
- Will work independently with minimal supervision
- Conflict management, leadership, teambuilding and time management skills will be used
- Attention to detail, organizational, problem solving, analytical, critical thinking and decision making skills will be used
Benefits
- Two medical plans
- Two dental plans
- Vision plan
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance plans
- Company provided life insurance
- Employee elected supplemental life insurance for employees and family
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Work-site Benefits
- 401(K) plan with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
