Tig Pipe Welder 1/C

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.•Port St Joe, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Plan, layout, weld, install, test and repair all types of pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Work with other crafts as instructed by supervision.

Requirements

Three to five years’ pipe welding experience desired. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Requires working knowledge of equipment, work processes, and techniques used in measuring fitting and welding steel.
Requires x-ray pipe welding experience with the ability to weld pipe in all positions and mirror weld.
Requires knowledge of welding symbols, ship terminology, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and American Bureau of Shipbuilding (ABS) standards.
Must pass SMAW 6G Pipe Test to become ABS Certified.
Ability to read and comprehend written, verbal, or diagram forms or plans.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors and employees.
Knowledge of the safe operation and use of hand and power tools.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure.
Ability to read a tape measure.
Integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety-conscious, and multi-tasking.
Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

Responsibilities

Comply with Company, federal, state, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies while performing duties.
Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Review layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components.
Complete welds to the specified standards using appropriate equipment and materials.
Install and verify operation of high-pressure steel pipes and fittings.
Repair and replace any damaged pipe; fabricate and install metal fittings; install supports, valves, and other control equipment; bolt, clamp, or weld parts to secure in position for welding.
Use appropriate hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble, weld, and install all types of pipe and/or similar tubular products.
Test installed piping systems and install other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.
Set up equipment and weld parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment.
Produce high-quality welds, including water-tight penetrations with a variety of materials including weld steel, stainless, and aluminum.
Work with minimal supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.