First Class Pipe Welder (Shipyard)
We are looking for experienced pipe welders with five or more years as a Oil & Gas, Commercial Nuclear, and/or Marine experience.
Located in Newport News, Virginia
Pay depending upon experience up to $50 an hour and $120 a day per diem for days worked. This is an opportunity to work up to two years and make a real difference. On top of great pay we also offer .50 cents an hour for every hour worked as a perfect attendance bonus paid weekly!
Requirements:
Must be able to read and interpret ship piping drawings.
Experienced welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel piping.
Experience:
Minimum of five years commercial/naval experience
Required Skills:
1.Multi-pass. All position fillet and butt welds using the SMAW (Shielded metal arc) process
2. Ability to fuse inserts and weld carbon steel, stainless steel and copper nickel pipe using the SMAW and GTAW processes
3. Ability to mirror weld using the SMAW and GTAW processes
4. Heating – Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch
5. Experience working in physically demanding environments (shipboard, sub-assemblies, ladders, staging, etc.).
6. Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.
7. Ability to properly use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a six inch scale.
Welding Qualifications:
1. All positions using the SMAW and GTAW processes
2. Thin wall sockets (Required for below 0.187 wall joints)
Prior to performing work all welders must successfully pass the above tests
MUST be able to read a ruler using inches and tenths.
Must be very familiar with using a grinder.
Experience in fabrication of various details and assemblies from drawings/Blueprints.
Health, 401k, Dental, and Vision all offered upon new hire period.
Must be able to pass a Hair follicle drug test (3 month look back)
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Any offer of employment is contingent upon meeting the hiring standards of CraftForce and our clients which include the following:
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Completion of a satisfactory background check
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Passing a drug test (saliva, urine, or hair tests may be required)
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Satisfactory reference checks
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Satisfactory employment verification
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Additional licenses, certifications, and security clearance may be required
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Additional skills evaluations may be required
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