PIPE WELDER

East Coast Repair and Fabrication
United States, Virginia, Newport News
April 23, 2024
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.