Pipe Welder

Mane Contract Services; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services seeks experienced Pipe Welders for a long-term contract on the T26 Naval Programme in the United Kingdom. Work will occur across workshop and ship/on-site environments, depending on project requirements.

Candidates should have extensive TIG, MAG, FCAW and MMA welding experience, with all-positional welding, WPS interpretation, and qualifications to BS EN ISO 9606-1/15614-1. CSWIP 3.0/3.1 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive TIG, MAG, FCAW and MMA welding experience.
• All-positional welding including 6G/Hl045 positions.
• Experience in confined spaces and various pipe sizes.
• Ability to read isometric drawings and WPS.
• Familiar with BS EN ISO 9606-1/15614-1 and Lloyd's Rules.
• CSWIP 3.0/3.1 certification desirable.

Skills

TIG welding (GTAW)

MAG welding (GMAW)

FCAW welding

MMA welding (SMAW)

All-positional welding

6G welding

Confined spaces

Isometric drawings

Welding Procedures (WPS)

BS EN ISO 9606-1

BS EN ISO 15614-1

Weld qualification testing

Orbital TIG welding

Automated TIP-TIG

Lloyd's Rules

CSWIP 3.0/3.1

Fabrication & pipe setup

Supervisory/team leadership

Tools

Orbital TIG welding equipment

Job description

We are currently seeking experienced Pipe Welders for a long-term contract working on the T26 Naval Programme.

Welders will work across both workshop and ship/on-site environments, depending on project requirements.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive experience with TIG (GTAW), MAG (GMAW), FCAW (Flux Core) and MMA (SMAW) welding processes.
• Proven all-positional welding experience, including HL045 / 6G.
• Experience working in confined spaces.
• Experience welding a range of materials, including:
• 316L Stainless Steel
• Low Carbon Steel
• Experience working with small and large bore pipe, including thin and thick wall thicknesses.
• Ability to accurately interpret isometric engineering drawings.
• Ability to read and work to Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Knowledge of BS EN ISO 9606-1 and BS EN ISO 15614-1.
• Must be able to successfully complete multiple all-positional welding qualification tests prior to employment.
• Must be a fully time-served Welder with relevant accredited qualifications.
• Orbital TIG welding experience.
• Experience with Automated TIP-TIG.
• Knowledge of Lloyd's Rules.
• CSWIP 3.0 or 3.1 certification.
• Fabrication and pipe set-up experience.
• Previous supervisory/team leadership experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Pipe Welders looking for long-term work on a major UK naval programme.