Journeyman Pipe Welder — Ship Repair Expert

Continental Maritime of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid benefits

Savings plan

Job summary

Vigor Marine CM San Diego, part of the Vigor Marine Group, seeks a Pipe Welder Journeyman to fabricate and install piping systems aboard ships. The role requires welding high-pressure piping, working in confined spaces, and coordinating with pipefitters to ensure precise fit-up and installation.

The candidate should have at least five years of welding experience, be proficient in GTAW and air-arc, and capable of reading drawings and shipboard piping diagrams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years' welding experience.
• Knowledge of welding procedures and equipment; proficient in flat, vertical, overhead, and horizontal welding; GTAW and air-arc skills.
• Ability to read and understand basic work specs, drawings, and diagrams.
• Knowledge of shipboard piping systems.
• Ability to identify piping systems from shipboard abbreviations.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-22D and NSTP-278.
• Welding capability for C/S (carbon-steel) and CuNi (copper-nickel) in all 6G positions; able to obtain certification for high-reach equipment.
• Maintains fire-watch qualification.
• Complies with EH&S and security policies.

Responsibilities

• Welds various piping systems onboard ships; works in confined spaces and tight areas.
• Assists pipefitters with fit-up and installation of piping systems.
• Reads drawings and specifications to ensure quality workmanship.
• Operates cutting torches, grinders and hand tools as required.
• Maintains daily cleanup and adheres to safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Welding experience

Read blueprints

6G welding

Fire-watch qualification

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cutting torches

Grinders

Hand tools

Job description

Vigor Marine CM San Diego, part of the Vigor Marine Group, seeks a Pipe Welder Journeyman to fabricate and install piping systems aboard ships. The role requires welding high-pressure piping, working in confined spaces, and coordinating with pipefitters to ensure precise fit-up and installation.

The candidate should have at least five years of welding experience, be proficient in GTAW and air-arc, and capable of reading drawings and shipboard piping diagrams.