Pipe Welder - Shipyard: TIG & SMAW, 6G Ready, Any Shift

HKA Enterprises, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $180/day

Job summary

HKA Enterprises, Inc. is seeking experienced pipe welders for a long-term shipyard opportunity in Mississippi. The role requires at least 3 years of pipe welding experience and proficiency with GTAW/TIG and SMAW/stick welding, including passing a 6G X-ray test on stainless steel and copper-nickel pipes.

Wage is up to $48.00 per hour, with a per diem of $180.00 per day for qualified non-local candidates. Candidates must be able to work any shift and in demanding shipyard environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of pipe welding experience.
• Experience with GTAW/TIG welding.
• Experience with SMAW/stick welding.
• Ability to pass a military standard X-ray welding test on stainless steel and copper-nickel pipe (restricted 6G).
• Ability to pass welding assessments in 3G, 2G, and 4G.
• Must be able to work in a shipyard environment, including heights, confined spaces, and varying shifts.
• Must be available to work ANY shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe welding procedures on stainless steel and copper-nickel pipe.
• Use GTAW/TIG, SMAW/stick welding, and other required welding processes.
• Work from shipyard requirements, procedures, and specifications.
• Perform welding in production areas that may involve working at heights, in confined spaces, and in various weather conditions.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a strong commitment to safe work practices.

Skills

Pipe welding

GTAW/TIG welding

SMAW/stick welding

6G welding tests

Tools

X-ray welding test (military standard)

Job description

HKA Enterprises, Inc. is seeking experienced pipe welders for a long-term shipyard opportunity in Mississippi. The role requires at least 3 years of pipe welding experience and proficiency with GTAW/TIG and SMAW/stick welding, including passing a 6G X-ray test on stainless steel and copper-nickel pipes.

Wage is up to $48.00 per hour, with a per diem of $180.00 per day for qualified non-local candidates. Candidates must be able to work any shift and in demanding shipyard environments.