Shipboard Piping Fabrication Welder

TREO Staffing, LLC; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TREO Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced welder for shipyard work to fabricate and weld piping systems for water, fuel, and gas transport. You will read blueprints, sequence tasks, and set up welding activities on complex joints.

The role requires proficiency in GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, and FCAW across all positions, including overhead and mirror welding, plus the ability to pass 6G pipe tests. Shipyard experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel piping.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and welding symbols.
• Proven track record performing 6G pipe welding tests and shipyard work.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, fit, and join metal piping systems used to transport water, fuel, and gases.
• Interpret drawings to sequence tasks and set up welding work.
• Perform multi‑process welding (GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW) in all positions, including overhead and mirror welding.
• Inspect welds, identify defects, and ensure compliance with marine codes and safety standards.

Skills

Pipe welding

6G pipe test

GMAW SMAW GTAW FCAW

Blueprint interpretation

Safety compliance

Shipyard experience

Job description

Role snapshotFabricate, fit, and join metal piping systems—carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper‑nickel—that transport water, fuel, and gases.Interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols to sequence tasks and set up work.Execute multi‑process welding (GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW) in all positions, including overhead and mirror welding.Inspect finished welds, identify defects, and ensure compliance with marine codes and safety standards.Work environmentConfined spaces and elevated work areas aboard ships and in the yard.Variable outdoor conditions and changing weather.What you must haveProven ability to pass hands‑on performance qualifications, often including a 6G pipe test.Demonstrated comfort with overhead and mirror welding in tight quarters.Shipyard experience (required).