Pipe Welder J1 - J4

General Dynamics; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking Pipe Welders J1 - J4 in Norfolk, Virginia. This full-time position involves welding various materials and requires knowledge of welding standards and machine operation. Applicants with experience in different metals, including stainless steel, are encouraged to apply. A generous sign-on bonus is available as part of the employment package.

Benefits

Signing bonus

Welding training program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper welding techniques and standards.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot welding equipment.
• Experience with different metals including stainless steel.

Responsibilities

• Weld various materials using tig and stick welding methods.
• Set up and operate welding machines.
• Troubleshoot issues with welding equipment.

Skills

Welding standards knowledge

Ability to weld various materials

Troubleshooting welding machines

Tools

SYNCHROWAVE 250

POWCON ST-300

Job description

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General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Pipe shop. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for 10 Pipe Welders J1 - J4 (Days or Nights).

Shift : ALL

Security Clearance : No Clearance

GUIDELINES FOR PIPEWELDER

JOURNEYPERSON 4 (Pipewelder)

Have a working knowledge and understanding of welding standards, such as Tech-Pub-278, Tech-Pub-248, MIL-STD-1689 and proper joint designs IAW MIL-STD-22D.

Have the ability to weld all types of materials, to tig and stick, weld plate, pipe including piping joints such as sockets, butts,E.B rings, backing rings and open butts.

Have experience with various metals such as cuni, monel, stainless steel, alum and carbon steel/cromoly.

Be able to set up and operate welding machines such as SYNCHROWAVE 250 and POWCON ST-300.

Be able to trouble shoot problems with tig lines and machines.

Be able to weld with the use of a mag-base mirror for tig and stick.

Have the ability to utilize Metro PCP 912-04 for P-I piping.

JOURNEYPERSON 3 (Pipewelder)

Have knowledge of proper joint designs IAW MIL-STD-22D.

Be able to weld different materials with stick and tig.

Have the ability to weld pipe and plate including butts, sockets, and backing rings.

Have experience with carbon steel/cromoly, cuni and stainless steel materials.

Be able to operate with welding banks and some knowledge of the operation of welding machines such as SYNCHROWAVE 250 and POWCON ST-300.

Be able to troubleshoot problems with tig lines and machines.

JOURNEYPERSON 2 (Pipewelder)

Have some knowledge of proper weld joint designs.

Have the ability to stick weld and a willingness to learn tig.

Have experience with various metals helpful but not mandatory.

Ability to operate with welding banks.

JOURNEYPERSON 1 (Pipewelder)

Have the ability to stick weld fillet and butt joints.

Have a willingness to learn other procedures.

Be able to pass 6-G carbon steel pipe welding test.

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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