Hiring Pipe Welders
On-site · Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Plan, lay out, weld, install, test and repair all types of pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Weld high-pressure steel pipes and fittings, repair and replace damaged pipe, install supports and related equipment, and produce high-quality welds in shipyard environments. Must read blueprints/diagrams, operate welding equipment (arc, GTAW/TIG, SMAW), test installed piping systems, and work with minimal supervision. Requires 6G pipe-weld and ABS certification ability; 3–5 years pipe welding experience and familiarity with OSHA/ABS standards; housing assistance available.
Required Qualifications
- Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalence plus 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 welding.
- Requires knowledge of welding symbols, ship terminology, and OSHA and ABS standards.
- Must pass SMAW 6G Pipe Test to become ABS Certified.
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