Pipe Welder J1-J4 (NIGHT SHIFT)

Nassco; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA is seeking five Pipe Welders (J1-J4) for the night shift 3pm–11pm. This role requires hands-on welding across pipe and plate, including TIG and stick processes.

Candidates must pass a 6-G carbon steel pipe weld test and have access to Navy installations, with DBIDS/NAVSEA badges. The job offers challenging work in shipbuilding and repair with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Have working knowledge of welding standards such as MIL-STD-1689.
• Weld all materials; TIG and stick; weld pipe and plate including joints.
• Experience with metals like carbon steel, stainless, cromoly is helpful.
• Pass 6-G carbon steel pipe weld test and gain access to Navy installations.

Responsibilities

• Weld pipe and plate, including sockets, butts, and backing rings.
• Set up and operate welding machines and troubleshoot TIG lines.
• Observe joint designs per MIL-STD-22D and maintain quality welds.
• Collaborate with shipyard teams during night shift 3pm–11pm.

Skills

Welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Pipe welding

Viability for Navy access

Tools

SYNCHROWAVE 250

POWCON ST-300

Mag-base mirror

Job description

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

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 moreabout 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 Pipeshop. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for FIVE Pipewelders J1-J4 for the night shift 3pm - 11pm.

Shift: ALL

Security Clearance :No Clearance

GUIDELINES FOR 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be able Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.

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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