Pipe Welders 1st Class

Duration: 12 months | Start: ASAP

Job Description:

Pipe Welders 1st Class perform welding procedures on stainless steel and copper-nickel piping systems in Pascagoula, MS. The role involves sealing the vital piping networks that supply ships with chemical, steam, ventilation, heating, and cooling systems. Pipe welders work in a 24-hour shipyard manufacturing setting including confined spaces, variable heights, multiple weather conditions, and rotating shifts.

• Perform pipe welding using GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (Stick) on stainless steel and copper-nickel pipe
• Work in the 6G restricted position for pipe welding production and tests

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Yearly bonus
• Weekly pay

• Minimum of 3 years of pipe welding experience.
• Experience in GTAW (TIG) welding and SMAW (Stick Welding).
• Must pass a military standard X-ray welding test on stainless steel and copper-nickel in the 6G position.
• Must be able to complete the restricted 6G test on a 5" schedule 80 carbon steel pipe.
• GTAW (Tig) process used for root pass, 11018 electrode used for weld fill portion, and cap.