Pipe Fitter/Welder

Slope; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity grants included in compensation

Job summary

Anduril Industries is hiring a Pipe Fitter/Welder in Santa Ana, California. In this role, you will fabricate, fit, and install piping systems crucial for maritime structures, emphasizing precision and compliance with stringent standards. You must possess 5+ years of related experience, particularly in various welding techniques including GTAW (TIG).

Competitive salary ranges from $68,000 to $90,000, alongside comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in blueprint interpretation and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of pipefitting, welding, or mechanical trade experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents essential.
• Willingness to work varying shifts and in all environments.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install piping systems as per specifications.
• Perform high-quality welding on various materials.
• Document all work and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

GTAW (TIG) welding

Pipe fitting

Welding certifications maintenance

Quality compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Pipe Fitter / Welder

About the Role

As a Pipe Fitter / Welder, you will fabricate, fit, and install the piping systems that carry liquids and gases throughout maritime structures at pressures ranging from vacuum to thousands of PSI. There is no room for shortcuts, and no tolerance for "close enough." You will read drawings, cut and bend pipe, fit joints to tight tolerances, and weld or braze them to code. The systems you build will operate submerged, under pressure, for decades.

What You’ll Do

Pipe Fitting

• Interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, and weld procedure specifications to fabricate and install piping systems
• Measure, cut, bevel, bend, and fit pipe and tubing, from small‑bore instrument tubing to large‑diameter piping
• Fit‑up welded joints, silver‑brazed joints, and mechanically fastened connections to tight tolerances
• Work across systems including hydraulic, lube oil, high‑ and low‑pressure air, seawater, chilled water, potable water, and steam
• Install hangers, supports, and penetration pieces per drawing and spec
• Perform hydrostatic, flood, and pneumatic testing and build test boundaries, monitor gauges, and identify leaks

Welding

• Perform NAVSEA‑qualified welds on pipe and tube in all positions (1G–6G) using GTAW (TIG), SMAW (stick), or GMAW (MIG) processes as required
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, copper‑nickel, and other alloys per applicable weld procedures
• Maintain weld certifications and pass re‑qualification testing on schedule
• Perform silver brazing on piping joints per applicable procedures
• Prep joints (cleaning, purging, fit‑up) to ensure radiographic‑ and ultrasonic‑quality welds

Quality & Compliance

• Groom completed systems and prepare for company, customer, and government inspections
• Document all work: weld maps, joint logs, NDE records, material traceability
• Identify and disposition non‑conformances through proper channels
• Maintain compliance with NAVSEA, SUBSAFE, Level I, and SOC requirements as applicable

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of pipefitting, welding, or related mechanical trade experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, isometrics, P&IDs, and weld procedure specifications
• Proficiency in GTAW (TIG) welding on pipe in multiple positions
• Experience with fit‑up to tight tolerances on welded and brazed joints
• Ability to pass weld qualification testing to applicable codes
• Willing to work any shift, overtime, and in all shop/field environments
• U.S. Person status (ITAR requirement)

Preferred Qualifications

• NAVSEA or nuclear welding certifications (current or prior)
• Experience with SUBSAFE, Level I, or SOC‑controlled piping systems
• Military shipbuilding, submarine construction, or naval shipyard experience
• Completion of apprenticeship, vocational program, or UA journeyman pipefitter certification
• Familiarity with MIL‑STD‑1688, NAVSEA Technical Publications, or AWS D1.1/D1.6
• Experience welding copper‑nickel (CuNi), Monel, or other naval alloys
• Brazing certifications (AWS C3.4 or equivalent)
• Ability to obtain and maintain nuclear qualifications
• Active DoD security clearance (Secret or above)

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 75 lbs occasionally
• Climb, crawl, kneel, stoop, and work in confined and restricted spaces for extended periods
• Work in environments with variable temperatures, fumes, noise, and wet/oily conditions
• Maintain color vision adequate for weld inspection and system identification
• Stand and work in welding positions (overhead, vertical, horizontal) for full shifts

Salary Range

$68,000 – $90,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, explore our benefits.

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