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Suffolk,VA

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2027 Pipe Welder Construction jobs in Suffolk,VA

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Welder - Submarine Building

Three Saints Bay, LLC

Suffolk, VA 23434

Onsite

  • United States Citizenship.
  • Must be able to pass a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
  • Must be able to acquire and maintain a Secret Security Clearance; candidates currently possessing an Active Secret Clearance are preferred.
  • Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Capable of making sound welds using SMAW, GMAW and GTAW methods.
  • Versed in the use of all types of fabrication and testing measuring instruments.
  • Ability to learn marine piping systems temperature/pressure parameters.
  • Understand joint design requirements and efficiency levels and joint fit-up specifications for fabrication and repair of piping systems and structural elements.
  • Understanding of all hot work requirements.
  • Basic ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and drawings.
  • Understanding of the requirements for operational and hydrostatic testing of repair or modified ship's piping or structural members.
  • Basic understanding of acceptance/rejection criteria and different NDT inspections related to job completion.
  • Ability to pass a written workmanship exam.
  • Ability to write clear and concise reports.
  • Ability to become Competent Person certified.
  • Ability to plan and make working recommendations for system configuration changes.
  • Ability to use mechanical and digital test equipment, take temperature readings, hand and power tools associated with metallurgy.
  • Candidate must be willing to travel CONUS & OCONUS at times.
  • Understanding the requirements for operational and hydrostatic testing of repair or modified ship's piping or structural members.
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Welder - Hiring Now

NSC Staffing

Suffolk, VA 23434

OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

  • 2-5 years of experience
  • Structural Welder
  • Pass the Structural Weld test (Stick and Flux Core)
  • Knowledge of welding techniques SMAW , FCAW , and GMAW
  • Ability to certify in the following: SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) , GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) , FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) or Silver Brazing
  • Knowledge of P-3 joint with a permanent backing ring and P-14 socket weld joint
  • Understanding of ship repair terminology and ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals
  • Physically capable of wearing all required PPE and adhering to OSHA safety standards
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Pipe Welder

IMIA, LLC

Portsmouth, VA 23704

~ 18 min OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

  • High school graduate or GED
  • Six months to one-year of relevant experience and/or training in aluminum welding.
  • Prior experience with pipe welding is essential.
  • Welding machines according to job requirements or Welding Procedure Specifications for GTAW/SMAW Pipe welding.
  • Capable of manually lifting raw materials, final products, and packed aluminum items for shipment, weighing up to 60 pounds or using a hoist.
  • Willingness to work for 40+ hours per week.
  • Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.
  • Have a working knowledge and understanding of welding standards, such as Tech-Pub-278, Tech-Pub-248, MIL-STD-1689 and proper joint designs IAW MIL-STD-22D.
  • Have the ability to weld all types of materials, to tig and stick, weld plate, pipe including piping joints such as sockets, butts, consumable rings, backing rings and open butts.
  • Have experience with various metals such as cuni, monel, stainless steel, alum, and carbon steel.
  • Be able to weld with the use of a mag-base mirror for tig and stick.
  • Be able to trouble shoot problems with tig lines and machines.
  • Pipe testing will be in restricted positions.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting documents presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. This includes safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals, and procedure manuals.
  • Familiarity with the metric system.
  • Capable of standing continuously for extended periods.
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Structural Welder

MIlls Marine Ship Repair

Suffolk, VA 23434

Onsite

  • Structural Welder
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Welder - Hiring Now

PVI Holdings

Portsmouth, VA 23704

~ 18 min Onsite

  • 5 or more years industry experience as a welder
  • Welding trade school graduate or up to two years' experience as a certified welder
  • Meets all Welder qualifications and requirements
  • Successful completion of Welder workmanship class
  • A clear understanding of Welding safety
  • Demonstrates proper use of Personal Protective equipment (PPE)
  • Basic understanding of Welding principals and applications
  • Demonstrate GTAW skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of filler metal selection
  • Works mostly autonomously with little supervision
  • Must have a clear driving record in accordance to company driving guidelines
  • Clear background check and drug/alcohol screening
  • Lifting: up to 50 pounds
  • Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
  • Lift and carry: 50 pounds for 100 feet
  • Bending, stooping, walking and climbing stairs
  • Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks
  • Operating machinery and/or power tools
  • Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment
  • Required physical ability if mandated by customer or regulatory requirements
  • Experience required for level II & level III welder
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Welder - Hiring Now

Continental Tide Defense System

Suffolk, VA 23433

OnsiteRetirement Benefit

  • Must possess a high school, trade or vocational school degree.
  • Target of 10 years plus of direct experience in ship repair and installation of HM&E; systems and equipment.
  • Must have or have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
  • Must have the ability to obtain base access and security credentials.
  • Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
  • Due to export control regulations, this role is open to U.S. citizens only.
  • Possess basic and some advanced specialized welder's tools.
  • Previous welding certifications or ability to obtain welding qualifications may be used in lieu of experience.
  • Exposure to open-air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
  • Required to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
  • Must wear various types of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hearing, eye, head, and hand protection, as required.
  • Site visits may involve standing on a variety of surfaces and angles, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge or boat structural components.
  • Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
  • Must possess sufficient visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and night vision to inspect marine components and systems, identify defects or irregularities, and safely operate tools and equipment.
  • May work in confined spaces with limited ventilation.
  • Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing.
  • May be required to operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively to exchange and comprehend information.
  • Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions, including high heat and extreme cold.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs. or more, depending on the task requirements.
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Welder - Hiring Now

Delphinus Engineering

Suffolk, VA 23434

$17-$33/hr
OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Typically requires 1-5 years related experience.
  • High School Diploma or GED, plus technical/vocational training or the equivalent combination.
  • Thorough knowledge of welding standards of SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and/or FCAW welding procedures.
  • Skill to make complete penetration and complete fusion welds.
  • Read and understand blueprints and specifications.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed.
  • Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, written technical instructions and manuals.
  • Must possess working knowledge of welding procedures and tools.
  • Knowledge of welding shrinkage, welding techniques and physical properties of metal.
  • Ability to qualify using welding procedures on plate and/or pipe.
  • Must be able to pass Workmanship Inspection training.
  • Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets (MDS).
  • Able to follow safety procedures.
  • Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Math Ability: Requires basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, division and fractions
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different data basis.
  • The employee must be able to pass the vision test.
  • Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds.
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TIG Pipe Welder

Aerotek

Suffolk, VA 23434

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Pipefitter - 28224

HII

Suffolk, VA 23434

Requires TravelEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
  • High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 2 years of related experience.
  • Must be able to obtain medical clearance to wear a half-face respirator.
  • Must have knowledge and experience with standard pipe fitting procedures, bending processes for tubing and pipe, testing installed piping systems and Class P-3a and P-3b silver brazing processes in accordance with NAVSEA Tech Pub. 7000 and NAVSEA Standard Item 009-12.
  • Must have strong knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction for products to be fabricated and/or installed.
  • Must be able to work from blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction.
  • Must be able to work outside of trade specific requirements as team projects require, assisting team members towards task completion.
  • Must have knowledge of quality control steps and procedures. Must be able to follow and enforce safety procedures.
  • Must have experience working in a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with others.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
  • Must be able to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain credentials throughout employment.
  • Must be able to travel between 50% - 75% when not assigned to local tasking.
  • Must provide hand tools and trade specific PPE per trades designation.
  • Candidate must be able to demonstrate silver brazing ability on needed processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks from start date for continued employment.
  • Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around the country and abroad when not assigned to a local task.
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Welder - Hiring Now

Trident Maritime Systems

Newport News, VA 23607

~ 32 min OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

  • Must be able to pass a drug screening.
  • Background check required.
  • Skilled with 304, 309, 316, etc. stainless steel
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What companies are hiring Pipe Welder Construction jobs in Suffolk,VA?

  1. Three Saints Bay, LLC
  2. NSC Staffing
  3. IMIA, LLC
  4. MIlls Marine Ship Repair
  5. PVI Holdings
  6. Continental Tide Defense System
  7. Delphinus Engineering
  8. Aerotek
  9. HII
  10. Trident Maritime Systems

What is the hourly salary range for Pipe Welder Construction jobs in Suffolk,VA?

The hourly salary range is $17 - $33.

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