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PIPE WELDER
Newport News, VA
Job Description
JOB TITLE
PIPE WELDER
LOCATION
NEWPORT NEWS - NEWPORT NEWS, VA US (Primary)
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Hourly
EXEMPTION TYPE
Non-Exempt
EDUCATION
High School Diploma/GED
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB SUMMARY:
A welder with approximately 5 or more years of experience welding together metal components of products by performing the following duties and exhibiting the following skill sets.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Essential Functions:
Craft Related
- Grinds as needed for welding
- Works alongside other trades to receive direction to accomplish assigned work
- Pulls lines and helps set up as directed by supervisor
- Follows jobsite cleanliness principles
- Shows initiative and notifies supervision of work stoppages
- Expert in SMAW process in all positions for CS
- Expert in SMAW process in all positions for HY, HSLA, and CRES
- Expert in GMAW process in all positions for CS, HY, HSLA,
- Expert in FCAW process in all positions for CS
- Expert in FCAW process for HY, HSLA, and CRES
- Expert mirror welding in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW processes
- Expert in Stud welding for CS and CRES
- Expert in GTAW process in all positions for CS and CRES, socket and open butt
- Expert GTAW process in all positions for CuNi to Cu & CS, socket and open butt
- Expert in GMAW process in all positions for 5XXX Al
- Expert in GMAW-P process in all positions for 6XXX Al
- Utilizes workmanship training to identify and correct weld defects prior to VT
Tool Related
- Advanced use of power tools (grinders, needle guns, burr motors, etc.)
- Uses weld gauges to check for over/under weld
- Correct set up of tools prior to use (heat, wire speed, tagging lines, drop tests, etc.)
- Knowledge of power tool safety, (correctly identifying kick direction and pinch points)
- Advanced in maintenance for welding machines (replacing tips, gas diffusers, liners, etc.)
- Diagnoses and repairs complex issues with welding equipment
Procedural Related
- Understands fire safety principles (hot work tickets, positioning firewatches, 35' rule, etc.)
- Practical knowledge of industry safety standards/training
- Understands and adheres to preheat and interpass requirements
- Reads weld symbols
- Requires minimal supervision to accomplish work
- Expert working to PCP's
- Assists supervisor in developing coworker's technical abilities
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from a standard apprenticeship/trade/vocational school.
- High school diploma or GED required and 1 or more years of related experience or equivalent of training and experience.
- Ability to gain access to military installations.
- Must pass a drug test and background check.
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
5+ years
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