Maintenance Pipe Welder

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is seeking multiple Maintenance Pipe Welders for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA. Candidates should have a minimum of five years in maintenance, commercial, or naval settings, and possess skills in multi-pass welding with SMAW and GTAW processes. A high school diploma or GED is required.

This full-time position offers flexible shifts and demands experience in physically intense environments as well as familiarity with OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years maintenance/commercial/naval experience.
• Multi-pass welding in all positions using SMAW and GTAW.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments.

Skills

Maintenance/commercial/naval experience

Multi-pass welding

Ability to mirror weld

Experience in physically demanding environments

Familiarity with OSHA regulations

Proper use of gauges

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Chipton‑Ross is seeking multiple Maintenance Pipe Welders for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Minimum five years maintenance/commercial/naval experience
• Multi‑pass: all position fillet and butt welds using the SMAW (Shielded metal arc) process
• Ability to mirror weld using the SMAW and GTAW processes
• Experience working in physically demanding environments (ditches, trenches, ladders, staging, etc.)
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry
• Heating – Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch
• Ability to properly use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a six‑inch scale

Welding Qualifications

• All positions using the SMAW and GTAW processes
• Thin wall sockets (required for below 0.187 wall joints)

The Welding School will administer tests for the following qualifications

1. Welders Vision Test (5 Minutes)
2. Visual Inspection of Welds Level I (4 Hours)
3. Pre‑heat and Interpass (1 hour)
4. Fire Watch CBT (2 Hours)
5. Torch Safety test and practical (3 Hours)
6. Welding Qualification tests for: 503, 502, 541, 725, 506, 659, 556, 650, 664 and 557 (Testing will run approximately 2½ weeks)
7. Prior to performing work all welders must successfully pass the above tests and have a completed FORM 1429 and a statement of current maintenance on file with O37 Welding Engineering. The Welding School will administer the fire watch training and test via computer based, and will also test and verify torch safety knowledge and practical demonstration of proper hook‑up and shut down prior to certifying them as torch operators.

Required Education

• High school diploma/GED is required
• School must be accredited

Work Hours

• Full‑time, all shifts