Pipe Welder

ZipRecruiter; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a skilled pipe welder to join their team in Chesapeake, Virginia. The role involves inspecting materials, preparing work, and welding components with precision while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, trade school diploma or apprenticeship, and AWS certification along with relevant experience. Successful applicants should demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and technical skills, thriving in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Trade school diploma or completed apprenticeship.
• AWS certification.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• Assembling, installing, and repairing pipe components.
• Maintaining supplies, equipment, and tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Technical skills

Communication

Physical dexterity

Education

High school diploma/GED

Trade school diploma or completed apprenticeship

AWS certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are looking for a pipe welder to assemble and maintain piping systems with high precision. The pipe welder's responsibilities include inspecting materials, maintaining tools, performing pre-welding preparations, welding components according to specifications and diligently following safety regulations. You should also be prepared to work in cramped places and harsh weather conditions. To be successful as a pipe welder you should be able to study schematics and devise welding plans. A top pipe welder should work with great attention to detail and must be able to deliver a consistent and smooth weld.

Pipe Welder Responsibilities:

• Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.

• Determining the required tools, materials and welding methods.

• Assembling, installing and repairing pipe components and systems according to specifications.

• Inspecting materials, equipment, and tools.

• Maintaining supplies, equipment, and tools.

• Preparing working materials by clamping, cutting or applying chemical solutions to piping.

• Examining completed welds to ensure they are free of defects, smooth, and functional.

• Observing safety regulations.

Pipe Welder Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED required.

• Trade school diploma or completed apprenticeship.

• AWS certification.

• Experience as a pipe welder.

• Working knowledge of AWS, API, ANSI, and ASME codes and standards.

• Knowledge and experience with welding equipment and processes.

• Ability to troubleshoot and strong attention to detail.

• Excellent technical skills and the ability to interpret schematics.

• Good communication skills.

• Physical dexterity.

Company DescriptionSince 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.”Company DescriptionSince 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.”